26 Sep

HOMILY FOR THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading: Numbers 11:25-29 – If only the whole people of the Lord were prophets! Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 18(19):8, 10, 12-14 – The precepts of the Lord gladden the heart. Second Reading: James 5:1-6 – The Lord hears the cries of those you have cheated. Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, […]

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19 Sep

HOMILY FOR THE TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 – The wicked prepare to ambush the just man. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 53(54):3-6, 8 – The Lord upholds my life. Second Reading: James 3:16-4:3 – The wisdom that comes from above makes for peace. Gospel: Mark 9:30-37 – Anyone who welcomes one of these […]

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12 Sep

HOMILY FOR THE TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B

First Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9 – I offered my back to those who struck me. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 114(116):1-6, 8-9 – I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living. Second Reading: James 2:14-18 – If good works do not go with it, faith is quite dead. Gospel: Mark 8:27-35 […]

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05 Sep

HOMILY FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading: Isaiah 35:4-7 – The blind shall see, the deaf hear, the dumb sing for joy Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 14(15):2-5 – The just will live in the presence of the Lord. Second Reading: James 2:1-5 – God chose the poor according to the world to be rich in […]

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29 Aug

HOMILY FOR THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR B

Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Osmond Anike Readings: First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 – Observe these laws and customs, that you may have life. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 14(15):2-5 – The just will live in the presence of the Lord. Second Reading: James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 – Accept and submit to the word. Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 […]

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