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Most Rev. Gabriel 'Leke Abegunrin
Archbishop of Ibadan Archdiocese

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Reflections/Homilies

The Lord is patient with us

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Sat, 27 Jul 2024
Jer. 7:1-11, Mt. 13:24-30. In true prophetic style Jeremiah’s Temple sermon insists that ritual must be balanced by practical morality. In today’s first reading, Jeremiah insists that rituals, no matter how sacred, cannot save and sanctify, unless accompanied by a life of justice and true devotion. Jeremiah r..

Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Jer. 3:14-17, Mt. 13:18-22. In today’s first reading, Jeremiah calls for strong family bond to unite people in sincerity with a hopeful spirit. In agreement with Micah, Jeremiah we must “do justice and love goodness, and walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). Isaiah project..

Feast of St James the Great

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Thu, 25 Jul 2024
 2 Cor. 4:7-15, Mt. 20:20-28. Today we celebrate the Feast of St James the Great, to distinguish him from James son of Alpheus. James was the elder brother of John the Apostle and Evangelist. The two were the sons of Zebedee, “sons of thunder.” They had been fisher men before being called by Jesus to lea..

Openness to the word of God

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Wed, 24 Jul 2024
Jer. 1:1.4-10, Mt. 13:1-9. In today’s first reading, the prophet Jeremiah attributes His call to God’s care for him, even before his birth. Surrendering to providence, Jeremiah glimpsed that he had been “a prophet to the nations,” a hope he passed on to future generations. Jeremiah tries to use hi..

Whoever does the will of my Father

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20, Mt. 12:46-50. Today we reflect on what makes us special in the sight of God. In today’s first reading, the prophet Micah remarks that God is always faithful to the promises made to the people who are called to follow His ways. Even after infidelity on the part of the people, God is willing to ..

Feast of St Mary Magdalene

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Mon, 22 Jul 2024
Songs 3:1-4, 2 Cor. 5:14-17, Jn 20:1-2.11-18. On this Feast of St Mary Magdalene, today’s readings present an aspect of Mary Magdalene as she sought the Lord to have a closer relationship with Him. The first reading presents the longing of a bride for her beloved, going out seeking him and asking people if they hav..

The Lord is our ideal Shepherd

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Sun, 21 Jul 2024
: Jer. 23:1-6, Eph. 2:13-18, Mk 6:30-34. On this Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the Church invites us to imitate the leadership qualities of Christ. In many areas of life there is a crisis of authority. The simple fact of holding a leadership position no longer ensures loyalty and unquestioning obedience. The ..


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