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...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
DO THE BIBLE: BECOME WHO YOU RECEIVE! 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A ON APRIL 19, 2026 (R. 1: Acts 2: 14, 22- 33; Psalm 16: 1- 2, 5, 7- 11; R. 2: 1 Peter 1: 17- 21; Gospel: Luke 24: 13- 35) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Let me begin with something personal. Sometimes people say things they think are compliments, but they don’t quite land that way. I have been in conversations with other...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
GO AND DO THE SAME! 2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) YEAR A, APRIL 12, 2026 (R. 1: Acts 2: 42-47; Psalm 118: 2-4, 13-15, 22-24; R. 2: 1 Peter 1: 3-9; Gospel: John 20: 19-31) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Have you ever noticed how one moment can define everything? A single decision. A single mistake. A single failure; and suddenly, that becomes the story people remember...
Homilies, Year A 2025-2026
WHEN HE CALLS YOUR NAME!!! EASTER SUNDAY YEAR A ON APRIL 5, 2026 (R. 1: Acts 10: 34a, 37- 43; Psalm 118: 1- 2, 16-17, 22- 23; R. 2: Colossians 3: 1-4; Gospel: John 20: 1- 11) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
It is still dark. Not just early morning dark, but the kind of darkness that sits heavy on the heart. The kind you feel after loss, after disappointment, after...