“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...
Category - Year A 2025-2026
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
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...
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...
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...
