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...
Category - Homilies
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
