Tag: Faith
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Homily – Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
The True Temple of God! Ezek 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; 1Cor 3:9b-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22 After series of persecutions of Christianity in the Roman Empire, Emperor Constantine, had a church built on land that once belonged to the Laterani family around 313AD. This Church was officially dedicated on November 9, 324, eleven…
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Homily for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
God listens to the humble of heart Sirach 35:12-14.16-19; Psalm 32; 2da: 2Timothy 4: 6-8.16-19; Luke 18: 9-14 Dear friends in Christ, on this 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the readings remind us that God listens not to the proud but to the humble. They invite us to look within, to live with honesty, humility,…
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Homily for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Perseverance in Prayer Ex 17:8-13; Ps 120; 2 Tim 3:14-4:2; Lk 18:1-8 Like Moses, who raised his arm in unceasing prayer of intercession to God for his people, Christ’s arms are constantly open in prayer on the cross in intercession for us, the members of his new covenant. Today, the Church calls us to join…
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Homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
The attitude of gratitude 2Kings 5:14-17, Psalm 98, 2Timothy 2:8-13, Luke 17:11-19 Today’s readings present us with two wonderful and well-known biblical stories. They are biblical stories about healing, faith, and gratitude. They show how people respond to God’s help and how faith brings wholeness. The healing of Naaman the Leper and the healing of…
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Homily for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C
Lord, increase our faith Hab 1:2-3. 2, 2-4; Ps 94:1-9; 2nd: 2Tim 1:6-8. 13-14; Lk 17: 5-19 “For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay. Look at the…
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Homily for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
By your holy cross you have redeemed the world Num 21:5-9, Ps 78, Phil 2:6-11, Jn 3:13-17 When we look at the Holy Cross, what comes to our mind? When we make the sign of the cross, what exactly are we professing? When we see a crucifix in an establishment, a chapel, a city Hall,…
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Homily for Thursday, 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
Gratitude and Forgiveness Colossians 3:12-17, Psalm 150, Luke 6:27-38 The Apostle Paul writing to the Christian community at Colossae reminds them of the virtues that every Christian should be identified with. This includes: compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. He reminds them to always be thankful, to teach and admonish one another and to forgive…
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Homily for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Discipleship, responsible planning and sacrifice Wisdom 9:13-18, Psalm 89, Philemon 9ff, Luke 14:25-33 Discipleship is a very frequent word in Christianity. It means following Jesus in words, thoughts and deeds. It means reflecting in whatever we do, say and think the examples of Christ. As Christians, we are invited to be disciples of Jesus. That…
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Homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor. Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Ps 68; Heb 12:18-19, 22- 24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14 There are two words that pop up frequently in today’s readings: humility and the poor. The first reading says: “My child, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be…
Fr. Valentine Umoh 