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Most Rev. Gabriel 'Leke Abegunrin
Archbishop of Ibadan Archdiocese

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Fri, 08 Dec 2023
 Gen. 3:9-15.20, Eph. 1:3-6.11-12. Mt. 7:21.24-27. Belief in the Immaculate Conception of Mary is belief in a provident God, who provides for the future, who prepares His children for their assigned task in life even before they are born, a God who foresees and equips us with all the natural and supernatural qualiti..

The Lord is our Eternal Rock

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Thu, 07 Dec 2023
Ish 26: 1-6, Mt. 7:21.24-27. Isaiah’s prophecy sounds great for the faithful but lowly people of God. They have had leaders who did not lead. They have seen their holy city attacked by their enemies. Isaiah promised that God will re-establish the city of Jerusalem as the city of peace and justice. God will bring ab..

The Messiah will establish a Reign of truth, justice and peace.

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Tue, 05 Dec 2023
Ish 11:1-10, Lk. 10:21-24. The Reign of God has begun, but it is not yet completed. Today's readings speak about certain characteristics of the Reign of God. Isaiah forecasts that when the descendant of Jesse comes, that offspring of Jesse will be filled with the Holy Spirit and will establish a Reign of truth, justice a..

There shall be Universal Peace by the guidance of the Messiah

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Mon, 04 Dec 2023
Ish 2:1-5, Mt. 8:5-11. In today’s first reading, the prophet Isaiah foretells a future universal peace under the guidance of the Messiah, where all nations and people will live in harmony and worship the only one true God. This future will draw us beyond all narrow racial or national boundaries so that all humanity..

Maranatha: Come Lord Jesus

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Sun, 03 Dec 2023
Ish 63:6-17.64.1-8, I Cor. 1:3-9, Mk 13:33-37. Today marks the beginning of the Liturgical year B. It is also the first Sunday of the Liturgical season of Advent, which invites reassessment of where our ways are leading us. There are various themes to explore as Advent begins. For the first part of Advent, we reflect on ..

Be on Guard

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Sat, 02 Dec 2023
Dan. 7:15-27, LKk. 21:34-36. Today’s first reading reveals the vision of Daniel concerning the four kingdoms that ruled over the Jewish people, from the time of the Babylonian captivity until the Greek under Antiochus IV Epiphanes. It was during his reign that the Temple in Jerusalem was desecrated by having sacril..

The Reign of God is at hand

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Fri, 01 Dec 2023
Dan. 7:2-14, Lk. 21:29-33. Today’s readings describe a two-fold response from us: vigilance and exaltation. Vigilance refers to the awareness of what is happening or about to happen. It demands preparation and sensitivity. We must be ready for whatever happens, even if it means being willing to suffer for the sake ..


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