I once saw a cartoon online where a man went to confession and began, “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. Yesterday, I beat up a corrupt politician.” From behind the...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
THE RIGHT QUESTION: 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON JULY 12, 2026 (R. 1: Isaiah 55: 10-11; Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14; R. 2: Romans 8: 18- 23; Gospel: Matthew 13:1-23) – FR EMMANUEL OCHIGBO
There is something strange about today’s Gospel passage. The farmer seems careless. He throws good seed onto a footpath, into rocks, and among thorns. Any...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
HUMILITY NOT IGNORANCE: 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A ON JULY 5, 2026 (R. 1: Zechariah 9: 9- 10; Psalm 145:1- 2, 8- 9, 10- 11, 13- 14; R. 2: Romans 8: 9, 11- 13; Gospel: Matthew 11: 25- 30) -FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
The ancient Greeks tell the story of Thales of Miletus, one of the greatest philosophers of the ancient world. One night, while studying the stars, he became so absorbed...
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...