HOMILY FOR THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD – YEAR B
Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11 – Come to me and your soul will live, and I will make an everlasting covenant with you. Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3, 5-6 – With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-9 – Jesus Christ came by […]
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Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 – Above you the glory of the Lord appears./em> Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 71(72):1-2, 7-8, 10-13 – All nations shall prostrate before you, O Lord. Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 – It has now been revealed that pagans share the same inheritance. Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 – […]
Read moreHOMILY FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY (SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD)
Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading: Numbers 6:22-27 – They are to call down my name on the sons of Israel, and I will bless them Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 66(67):2-3,5,6,8 – O God, be gracious and bless us Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7 – God sent his Son, born of a woman. Gospel: Luke […]
Read moreHOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY – YEAR B
Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 3:2-6, 12-14 – He who fears the Lord respects his parents. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 127(128):1-5 – O blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways! Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 – Family life in the Lord. Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 – My eyes have […]
Read moreHOMILY FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10 – Rejoice, for the Lord is consoling his people. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 97(98):1-6 – All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-6 – God has spoken to us through his Son. Gospel: John 1:1-18 – The […]
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