GOODNESS AWAKENS GOODNESS: 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON JUNE 28, 2026 (R. 1: 2Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a; Psalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19; R. 2: Romans 6:3-4, 8-11;...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
THE “BUT” THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING: 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON JUNE 21, 2026 (R. 1: Jeremiah 20: 10- 13; Psalm 69: 8- 10, 14, 17, 33- 35; R. 2: Romans 5: 12- 15; Gospel: Matthew 10: 26- 33) FR EMMANUEL OCHIGBO
Have you ever noticed how some people become strangely energized when you make a mistake? When you succeed, they become quiet. When doors open for you, they suddenly...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
OH SHEEP! STAY CLOSE! 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON JUNE 14, 2026 (R. 1: Exodus 19:2-6a; Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5; R. 2: Romans 5: 6-11; Gospel: Matthew 9:36-10:8) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
A few months ago, a young woman posted a video online after accidentally leaving her phone in a taxi late at night. She panicked. Her entire life seemed trapped inside...
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THE EUCHARIST: GOD’S RESPONSE TO THE HUMAN CONDITION! SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI) YEAR A 2026 (R. 1: Deuteronomy 8:2-3,14b-16a; Psalm 147; R. 2: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Gospel: John 6:51-58) FR EMMANUELOCHIGBO
Before his conversion, Saint Augustine of Hippo spent years chasing satisfaction everywhere he thought he could find it. He pursued pleasure, ambition, relationships...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY: OUR HOME! THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY YEAR A MAY 31, 2026 (R. 1: Exodus 34:4b-6,8-9; Psalm: Daniel 3:52-56; R. 2: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Gospel: John 3:16-18) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
A few years ago, someone asked me a question that many priests have heard before: “Father, can you explain the Trinity?” I smiled and asked, “How much...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
PENTECOST: THE ANSWER! PENTECOST SUNDAY YEAR A ON MAY 24, 2026 (R. 1: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; R. 2: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; Gospel: John 20:19-23) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Have you ever noticed that when a major construction project is finished, there is often a delay before people actually begin using it? A bridge can be completed, but...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
EMMANUEL: PROMISE FULFILLED! THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD YEAR A ON MAY 17, 2026 (R. 1: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9; R. 2: Ephesians 1:17-23; Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
We are in Galilee, on the mountain. The air is cool. The sun is gradually rising, and the morning light stretches across the hills of Galilee. The disciples stand around...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
KNOW YOUR PILOT: 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A ON MAY 10, 2026 (R. 1: Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17; Psalm 66: 1-7, 16, 20; R. 2: 1 Peter 3:15-18; Gospel: John 14:15-21)FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
There is a story about a man on a turbulent flight. I mean the kind of turbulence that converts an atheist into an instant believer. The plane hit rough air, people...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
CRISIS: GROWTH BEGINS HERE: 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A ON MAY 3, 2026 (R. 1: Acts 6:1-7; Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; R. 2: 1 Peter 2:4-9; Gospel: John 14:1-12) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Have you noticed how a seed becomes a tree? A seed does not become a tree by staying comfortable. It has to split open. In fact, from the outside, it looks like...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
… NOTHING I SHALL WANT? REALLY? 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A ON APRIL 26, 2026 (R. 1: Acts 2: 14a, 36- 41; Psalm 23: 1- 6; R. 2: 1 Peter 2: 20b – 25; Gospel: John 10: 1- 10) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Living below, in this old sinful worldHardly a comfort can affordStriving alone, to face temptation’s swordWhere could I go but to the Lord? Where could I go, oh...