Let us take a brief and solemn walk through a cemetery. On one headstone, there is a name, two dates, and a little dash between the dates. Imagine what that dash might...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
THE BRIDEGROOM IS HERE! 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON NOVEMBER 8TH, 2026 (R. 1: Wisdom 6:12-16; Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; R. 2: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
There is a sentence that can turn a peaceful living room into an emergency center: “We are five minutes away!” The visitors you expected much later are almost at your...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
PLEASE PRAY FOR ME! SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2026 (R. 1: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; R. 2: 1John 3:1-3; Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
“Please pray for me.” We say those words before surgery, before an examination, when our marriage is struggling, or when life becomes too heavy to carry alone. We ask...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
REMEMBER: THAT WAS YOU! 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON OCTOBER 25TH, 2026 (R. 1: Exodus 22:20-26; Psalm 18:2-4, 47, 51; R. 2: 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10; Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Once upon a time, there was a terrible storm. One of the parishes in town decided to open the parish hall to stranded travelers. One man arrived soaked, shivering, and...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
GOD: NOT BOXABLE! 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON OCTOBER 18TH, 2026 (R. 1:Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; Psalm 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10; R. 2: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b; Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
There is a danger for those of us who take our faith seriously. It is possible to pray for help, receive it, and turn it away because we do not like the person bringing...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
FROM “I AM COMING” TO “HERE I AM”: 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON OCTOBER 11TH, 2026 (R. 1: Isaiah 25:6-10a; Psalm 23:1-6; R. 2: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14) FR EMMANUEL OCHIGBO
There is a familiar conversation in many homes. Someone calls from the kitchen, “The food is ready!” From another room comes the answer, “I am coming!” Five minutes...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
WE OFFER WHAT WE RECEIVE: THE HOLY MASS! 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON OCTOBER 4 2026 (R. 1: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; R. 2: Philippians 4:6-9; Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43) FR EMMANUEL OCHIGBO
There is a particular kind of embarrassment that comes when you are absolutely certain you are right, and someone you consider too small to teach you opens their mouth...
Year A 2025-2026
THE THIRD SON: THE IDEAL SON! 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 (R. 1: Ezekiel 18:25-28; Psalm 25:4-9; R. 2: Philippians 2:1-11; Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Take a moment to remember a “yes” that let you down. They said, “Yes, I will be there.” So, you fixed your gaze on the door, even after everyone else had arrived. They...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
GRACE CHANGES EVERYTHING: 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 (R. 1: Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 145: 2-3, 8-9, 17-18; R. 2: Philippians 1:20C-24, 27A; Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16A) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Imagine standing in the checkout line at the grocery store. Your shopping cart is full. The cashier scans everything: milk, bread, eggs, meat, etc, and you watch the...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
DROP THE NUT AND WALK FREE: 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 (R. 1: Sirach 27:30-28:7; Psalm 103: 1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; R. 2: Romans 14:7-9; Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
There is an old story about how hunters trap monkeys in some parts of the word. It is a simple but effective trick. They take a heavy container and cut a hole just wide...