Homily Blog

"The church draws her life from the Eucharist. This truth does not simply express a daily experience of faith, but recapitulates the heart of the mystery of the Church” (Pope John Paul 11, Ecclesia de Eucharistia, No.1). In the first reading of this weekend, Moses reminds the people of God’s love and faithfulness in their exodus from Egypt, encouraging them not to forget the Lord. The Exodus story narrates how God led the people through the desert, providing water in their thirst and manna...

When we gathered for the 2026 Family Apostolate/Remain In My Love Marriage Conference, we came together to learn, reflect, and grow. What we did not fully anticipate was the depth of the conversations that would emerge. As couples shared their experiences, asked questions, and reflected on the realities of marriage today, one thing became clear: the need for ongoing formation, support, and honest dialogue is greater than ever. Questions about trust after betrayal, communication struggles,...

Jesus tells his disciples: “I still have many things to say to you, but they would be too much for you now. But when the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into all truth” (Jn 16:12–13). Today, on Trinity Sunday, we celebrate the deepest mystery of our faith: God is one God in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is not a puzzle to be solved but a mystery to be embraced. The Trinity is revealed not through human reasoning alone but through faith and the guidance of the Holy...

For this Sunday’s homily, I would like to take a different approach in reflecting on Pentecost. The readings highlight both the risen Jesus in the Gospel and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Above all, they reveal a great commissioning: the Church is born, and its mission begins. This sending is the foundation of our mission as believers in Christ and as members of his mystical body, the Church. Today, I will reflect on a few key passages and their practical meaning for our lives. I. ...

“As they were looking on, He was lifted up, and a cloud took Him from their sight” (Acts 1:9). Each time I read this passage, my mind wonders what those expressions might be as the disciples watch Jesus ascend. Surprise, confusion, disappointment, curiosity, amazement? Imagine a child's feelings at the uncertainty of a parent's travel plans. Several conversations would be taking place around this strange phenomenon as the disciples turn to each other. Is he gone for a time, or is he coming...

Christ’s statement in the gospel stands out for several reasons: “I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” This affirms divine presence and trust. The context of this gospel is Christ’s farewell speech to his disciples. Jesus is about to return to the Father, but he understands the meaning of abandonment and how it can affect his disciples' mindsets. He has been a paternal presence. Therefore, he reminds the disciples to stay connected with the Father, to remain in God’s love. Just...

After the resurrection, and especially after Pentecost, Peter and the apostles step out boldly to proclaim the risen Christ. The same Peter who once hid in fear, now proclaims with conviction: “You will not abandon my soul to the netherworld… nor let your holy one see corruption.” Through suffering, they now bear witness. And they declare it with confidence: “We are all witnesses.” But before this boldness, there was confusion. Before witness, there was struggle. A huge lesson for us! In...

“I missed you” is something we say to someone we love, someone whose presence brings meaning, comfort, and joy, especially after the person has been gone for a while. In a sense, we can imagine the disciples seeing the risen Christ with excitement: “Master, we missed you.” After his death, their world had collapsed. The Gospel tells us that “the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear.” That image of locked doors says a great deal. It speaks of fear, grief, confusion, and...

Happy Easter, friend! Our April Vol. 1 newsletter is here. This time around, our media crew dug into a sad reality that confronts marriage within Nigerian society: Why do Nigerian Women Stay In Abusive Marriage? Obviously, it's not only in Nigeria since marital abuse is a global phenomenon. Studies show that depression is one of the most common mental health outcomes of intimate partner violence and that some victims feel trapped, isolated, or betrayed, especially because their spouse is...

Easter Vigil begins with the Service of Light. As the Paschal Candle is lit, the minister says: “May the light of Christ, rising in glory, dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.” And that is the heart of this holy night: God’s light shatters the darkness of sin and death. At the beginning of the Vigil, only the light of the Paschal Candle appears. And then the Church sings in the Exultet: “Rejoice, O earth, in shining splendor, radiant in the brightness of your King! Christ has...

This week, the Church leads us into the heart of our salvation—the suffering and death of Christ, which opens the way to Easter joy. The Passion is not just something we remember; it is something we enter. In this narrative, we see the instability of the human heart. Jesus is abandoned by friends, rejected by His own people, falsely accused, and condemned to die. The same crowd that shouted “Hosanna” will soon cry “Crucify Him.” And yet, even in the midst of betrayal, small lights shine....

A DELAY THAT REVEALS GOD’S GLORY In today’s Gospel, we witness one of the most powerful signs in the public ministry of Jesus: the raising of Lazarus from the dead. When Jesus hears that Lazarus is ill, he does not go immediately. Instead, he remains where he is and tells his disciples that this illness will not end in death, but is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it (Jn. 11:4). As in the case of the man born blind, Jesus reveals that human suffering can...