02 Aug

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

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading:: Isaiah 55:1-3 – Come and eat. Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 144(145): 8-9, 15-18 – You open wide your hand, O Lord; you grant our desires. Second Reading:Romans 8:35, 37-39 – No created thing can ever come between us and the love of God made visible in Christ. Gospel:Matthew 14:13-21 […]

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26 Jul

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

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading:1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 – Solomon chooses the gift of wisdom. Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 118(119):57, 72, 76-77, 127-130 – Lord, how I love your law! Second Reading:Romans 8:28-30 – Those he called, he justified. Gospel:Matthew 13:44-52 – He sells everything he owns and buys the field. What constitutes wisdom […]

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19 Jul

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

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading:Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 – You will grant repentance after sin. Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 85(86):5-6, 9-10, 15-16 – O Lord, you are good and forgiving. Second Reading:Romans 8:26-27 – The Spirit himself expresses our plea in a way that could never be put into words. Gospel:Matthew 13:24-43 – Let them […]

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12 Jul

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

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading:Isaiah 55:10-11 – The word that goes out from my mouth does not return to me empty. Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 64(65):10-14 – Some seed fell into rich soil and produced its crop. Second Reading:Romans 8:18-23 – The whole creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal his sons. Gospel:Matthew […]

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05 Jul

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

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading:Zechariah 9:9-10 – See now, your king comes humbly to you. Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 144(145):1-2, 8-11, 13b-14 – I will bless your name for ever, O God my King. Second Reading:Romans 8:9, 11-13 – If by the Spirit you put an end to the misdeeds of the body, you […]

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