Homily Blog

Happy birthday to my niece, Muna. Grow in faith and blessings. The prophet Isaiah begins the theme of prayer by reminding his audience that God’s house is a house of prayer for all people. This sets the tone for what happens in the gospel when elements of prayer and inclusivity are present through the encounter with the Canaanite woman. Prayers can try our faith, yet faith pushes us to the finish line. The gospel of Matthew shows Jesus deliberately leaving Galilee. He is traveling to the...

Our August Vol. 1 of the Remain In My Love newsletter is here. Meet our Zambian community. In a world filled with challenges, deadlines, social distractions, and changing routines, connection often fades slowly through neglect of the small moments that once brought people together, long before love itself fades. This edition invites us to return to those simple but powerful practices that strengthen homes and renew relationships. Using the example of Boaz, who honors Ruth's dignity in the...

Fear has an interesting way of changing what we see. A child wakes up in the middle of the night, looks into a dark corner, and sees a monster. An anxious patient interprets every pain as a serious illness. Someone who has been betrayed begins to suspect everyone. An accident victim imagines a terrible car behind that wrecks him. A persecuted priest imagines incarceration for preaching truth. Fear distorts perception. The irony is that the greatest storms are often not around us but within...

Today's (July 29th) celebration of Saints Mary, Martha, and Lazarus invites us into one of the most beautiful homes in the Gospels. Bethany was more than a place where Jesus occasionally visited. It was a home where He was welcomed as family, an encounter with his great friends. Yet, like every family, theirs was not without struggles. The Gospel readings (John 11:19–27 and Luke 10:38–42) reveal not a perfect family, but a family learning to grow in faith by welcoming Christ into the middle...

Today's Gospel asks each of us a simple but unsettling question: What is the greatest treasure in your life? Our answer reveals what we value most. Some people treasure wealth. Others treasure success, health, reputation, or security. The message is that whatever occupies our hearts most deeply eventually shapes the decisions we make and how we pursue them. Jesus tells us two short but powerful parables: "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field... Again, the kingdom of...

In today’s gospel, Jesus offers three parables that describe the kingdom of heaven: the parable of the good seed versus the weeds, the parable of the mustard seed, and the parable of the yeast. Each of these parables uses cosmic materials to teach lessons of growth amidst challenges in spiritual life. Whereas the parables offer profound messages, I will focus on the parable of the seeds and the weeds. I will explain this parable through the lens of Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Rules. The...

This August, Remain In My Love invites women from around the world to an evening created just for women. Whether you are married or single...A mother or hoping to become one...A professional...A student...A religious sister...Or simply a woman seeking God's grace... This evening is for you. ✨ GRACE FOR HER is a beautiful evening of renewal intended to explore women's: 💕 Mental Wellbeing💪 Physical Wellbeing🙏 Spiritual Wellbeing Our conversation will address: SELF-CARE • SISTERHOOD •...

Every farmer knows that they cannot control the rain. In the same way, no farmer can control the seed. But you can prepare the soil. The readings this Sunday invite us to look not at the seed, but at the condition of the soil. The gospel is clear on this; God never stops sowing His Word. The real question is whether our hearts are ready to receive it. The prophet Isaiah begins with one of the most beautiful images in all of Scripture: “Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and...

There are moments in life when we discover that what we are carrying has become too heavy. Perhaps it is grief after losing someone we love. Perhaps it is anxiety about the future. Perhaps it is a physical illness. Perhaps it is guilt from sins or mistakes we cannot undo. Perhaps it is disappointment, loneliness, sickness, family conflict. Perhaps, silent emotional wounds that no one else sees. Jesus knows every one of those burdens. That is why He extends one of the most beautiful...

Jesus ends today’s Gospel with what seems like a very small request: “Whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.” At first, these words seem almost out of place. Moments earlier, Jesus had spoken about loving Him above father and mother, taking up the cross, losing one’s life for His sake, and the costly demands of discipleship. Suddenly, He concludes by speaking about...

Three times in today’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Do not be afraid.” Not once. Not twice. Three times. Whenever Jesus repeats something, it calls for special attention. Fear is one of the greatest struggles of the human heart. We fear sickness. We fear rejection. We fear failure. We fear losing control. We fear the future. Today, Jesus speaks directly to those fears: “Do not be afraid… You are worth more than many sparrows.” And I will caution against treating fear as only a psychological problem...

What happens when couples, families, and marriage advocates come together to learn, grow, and strengthen relationships? Our latest edition captures some of the most inspiring moments from the Remain In My Love Marriage Conference 2026 and our World Day of the Family celebration. Inside this issue, you'll discover: ✨ Highlights and key takeaways from the Marriage Conference ✨ Reflections on communication, finances, and thriving in marriage ✨ Prof. Chioma Asuzu's insights on courtship, in-laws,...