06 Sep

HOMILY FOR THE TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR IN THE ORDINARY TIME – YEAR A

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading:: Ezekiel 33:7-9 – If you do not speak to the wicked man, I will hold you responsible for his death. Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 94(95):1-2, 6-9 – O that today you would listen to his voice! ‘Harden not your hearts.’ Second Reading:Romans 13:8-10 – Your only debt should be […]

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30 Aug

HOMILY FOR THE TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR IN THE ORDINARY TIME – YEAR A

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading:: Jeremiah 20:7-9 – The word of the Lord has meant insult for me. Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 62(63):2-6, 8-9 – For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord my God. Second Reading:Romans 12:1-2 – Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice. Gospel:Matthew 16:21-27 – ‘Get behind me, Satan!’ A […]

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23 Aug

HOMILY FOR THE TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE YEAR IN THE ORDINARY TIME – YEAR A

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading:: Isaiah 22:19-23 – I place the key of the House of David on my servant’s shoulder. Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 137(138):1-3, 6, 8 – Your love, O Lord, is eternal: discard not the work of your hands. Second Reading:Romans 11:33-36 – All that exists comes from him; all is […]

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16 Aug

HOMILY FOR THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR IN THE ORDINARY TIME – YEAR A

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading:: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 – I will bring foreigners to my holy mountain. Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 66(67):2-3, 5-6, 8 – Let the people praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Second Reading:Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 – With Israel, God never takes back his gifts or revokes his […]

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09 Aug

HOMILY FOR THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR IN THE ORDINARY TIME – YEAR A

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading:: 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 – The Lord was not in the wind, or the earthquake, or the fire. Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 84(85):9-14 – Let us see, O Lord, your mercy, and give us your saving help. Second Reading:Romans 9:1-5 – I would willingly be condemned if it could […]

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