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ADMISSION FOR 2021/ 2022 ACADEMIC SESSION!!!

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DIVINE MERCY: A POWERFUL GIFT TO THE CHURCH!

One of the most powerful gifts Jesus Christ gave to the world via the Church after His resurrection is “Divine Mercy!” It is a spiritual gift that engenders Love, Faith, Joy and Peace among the children of God. Without this gift one may be experiencing anxiety, tension, fear and guilty conscience in his or her life, which tend to hamper growth, development and conviviality as well as cordial relationship that exists between God and humanity.

Moreover, God does not treat us according to our sins, but forgives us even before we approach His throne of Mercy. For we experience daily His ubiquitous, oceanic, overflowing, unquantifiable and unconditional Mercy in our lives.

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Divine Mercy Prayer

The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using ordinary Rosary beads of five decades. The Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska and followed by a closing prayer…

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Prayer Request

If you have any special prayer request or you need assistance in your prayers, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can assist you through our daily Private Prayers and Holy Masses. Feel free to send your prayer requests by filling the form below: | Rev. Fr. Benjamin Okala, C.S.Sp. | frbenokala@gmail.com | okalabj@gmail.com… Continue reading Prayer Request

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HOMILY OF 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C

1st Reading: Acts 14:21-27; 2nd Reading: Revelation 21:1-5; Gospel: John 13:31-35. THEME: TRUE LOVE IS SACRIFICE EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. Many people have written different wonderful and classical definitions of love in their own level of understanding. Most times, however, they only talk eloquently about love, but in the actual sense, they do not… Continue reading HOMILY OF 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C

HOMILY OF 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C (GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY)

Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd caring for His Sheep

1st Reading: Acts 13:14,43-52; 2nd Reading: Revelation 7:9,14-17; Gospel: John 10:27-30. THEME: ALWAYS LISTEN ATTENTIVELY TO THE VOICE OF CHRIST, THE GOOD SHEPHERD! The Almighty God created us for a good purpose which is to fulfil His Divine Will. For God says: “Surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, the… Continue reading HOMILY OF 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C (GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY)

SERMON OF 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C (Audio Ministration)

The presence of God radiates tremendous Power that brings about divine protection against all kinds of evil metaphysical powers and attacks, both in the physical and spiritual realms. His presence infuses the Spirit of Courage/ Boldness and Holy Fear upon those who sincerely and diligently seek Him, as well as changes every ugly situation, and… Continue reading SERMON OF 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C (Audio Ministration)

HOMILY OF 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C

1st Reading: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41; 2nd Reading: Revelation 5:11-14; Gospel: John 21:1-19. THEME: GOD’S PRESENCE DISPELS FEAR AND ENDOWS US WITH DIVINE POWER! The presence of God radiates tremendous Power that brings about divine protection against all kinds of evil metaphysical powers and attacks, both in the physical and spiritual realms. His presence infuses the… Continue reading HOMILY OF 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C

HOMILY OF 2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY).

1st Reading: Acts 5:12-16; 2nd Reading: Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19; Gospel: John 20:19-31. THEME: DIVINE MERCY: A POWERFUL GIFT TO THE CHURCH! Today, the Holy Mother Church celebrates the Feast of Divine Mercy, a feast added to the Church’s liturgical calendar by St. John Paul II in honour of St. Maria Faustina. It is a day… Continue reading HOMILY OF 2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY).

HOMILY OF 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR C

1st Reading: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15; 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12; Gospel: Luke 13:1-9. THEME: GOD GIVES US GRACE AND TIME TO REPENT. In the past, the Jews had a superstitious notion that misfortunes only invaded bad people, while divine favour or good things only embraced good people. This was evident in the life of… Continue reading HOMILY OF 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR C

HOMILY OF 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR C

The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ at Mount Tabor

1st Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; 2nd Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1; Gospel: Luke 9:28-36. THEME: ATTENTIVE LISTENING TO GOD’S WORDS: A FUNDAMENTAL TASK OF A CHRISTIAN. Listening attentively is one of the major challenges many people struggle with in life. Sometimes, people may be gazing at a speaker, but in actual sense they are absent minded, perhaps… Continue reading HOMILY OF 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR C

HOMILY OF 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR C

First Sunday of Advent: The Temptation of Jesus Christ

1st Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10; 2nd Reading: Romans 10:8-13; Gospel: Luke 4:1-13. THEME: ABSOLUTE TRUST IN GOD’S GRACE: A KEY TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATIONS. Our world is like a battlefield for the survival of the fittest. Most times, there are unprecedented tribulations or temptations that we encounter in life, which are being occasioned by the evil ones… Continue reading HOMILY OF 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR C

HOMILY OF 8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

First Reading: Sirach 27:4-7; Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; Gospel: Luke 6: 39-45. THEME: CHRIST ENJOINS US TO ALWAYS EXAMINE OUR CONSCIENCES INSTEAD OF OTHERS’. In our society today, many people always want to be applauded for whatever action they take, whether good or bad, and no one likes to be blamed for any reason… Continue reading HOMILY OF 8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

BRIEF REFLECTION ON VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION!

Today February 14, is the Christian feast day of St. Valentine and the traditional day for sending a romantic card or gift, especially anonymously to somebody you love. Though it is not associated with erotic or promiscuous activities demonstrated by our contemporary youths. But a day we commemorate the sacrificial love of St. Valentine, who… Continue reading BRIEF REFLECTION ON VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION!

HOMILY OF 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8; Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Gospel: Luke 6: 17, 20-26. THEME: ALWAYS TRUST IN GOD IN ORDER TO SAVE YOUR SOUL In our contemporary society, many people always want to associate themselves with prominent, wealthy and reputable personalities. Perhaps, for their lives to be influenced positively and for them to… Continue reading HOMILY OF 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

HOMILY OF 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8, 17-19; Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Gospel: Luke 5: 1-11. THEME: THE GRACE OF GOD WILL SUSTAIN YOU! When I was growing up, especially during my secular education at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, I had a lot of remarkable experiences, which put me on the edge ahead of my peers.… Continue reading HOMILY OF 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

HOMILY OF 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31, 13:1-13; Gospel: Luke 4: 21-30. A TRUE PROPHET IS A LOVING AND CARING PERSON The Almighty God created humanity out of love. When humanity had fallen due her disobedience, God did not abandon her, rather He did everything possible to reconcile her back to Himself.… Continue reading HOMILY OF 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

HOMILY OF 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

The Efficacious Power of the Word of God

First Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10; Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30; Gospel: Luke 1: 1-4, 4:14-21. THEME: THE POWER OF GOD HAS SET YOU FREE! Words are the most effective weapon of a human person, and the most influential tools in communication. Both written and spoken words are very efficacious. Whatever we write or say has… Continue reading HOMILY OF 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

HOMILY OF 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5; Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Gospel: John 2:1-11 THEME: THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL BEAUTIFY AND CELEBRATE YOU THIS YEAR 2022 A joyful celebration is one of the activities or phenomena that many people always long to experience in life. This is because, most times, it enhances conviviality and harmony among them,… Continue reading HOMILY OF 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C.

HOMILY OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD.

First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Gospel: Luke 3:15-16; 21-22 THEME: WE ARE INITIATED TO BEAR AUTHENTIC WITNESS FOR CHRIST IN THE WORLD! Traditionally, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord officially marks the End of the Christmas Season, which then ushers the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, that is,… Continue reading HOMILY OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD.

HOMILY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD.

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6; Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3; 5-6; Gospel Matthew 2:1-12. THEME: THE GLORIOUS SPLENDOR OF GOD ALMIGHTY IS ALWAYS WITH YOU! God is ubiquitous as well as multidimensional, but He freely manifests or reveals His Glorious Splendor to anyone who seeks Him sincerely, and also guides the person throughout his or her endeavors.… Continue reading HOMILY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD.

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

1st Reading: Numbers 6: 22-27; 2nd Reading: Galatians 4:4-7; Gospel: Luke 2:16-21. THEME: THROUGH VIRGIN MARY, HUMANITY GAINED HER REDEMPTION! Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. With Great Joy I welcome you all to New Year 2022. A year of Grace, Mercy, Favour, Miracle, Deliverance, Breakthrough, Restoration, Healing, Spiritual Upliftment, and Success… Continue reading SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

Homily of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Year C

First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28; Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24; Gospel: Luke 2:41-52 THEME: FAITH, SACRIFICIAL LOVE, RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING SUSTAIN OUR FAMILIES. The Family is a Divine Institution, not man made! It is the most fundamental community in human society in which couples are called to give themselves in mutual love and… Continue reading Homily of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Year C

Homily of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

1st Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7; 52: 7-10; 2nd Reading: Titus 2:11-24; Hebrews 1:1-6; Gospel: Luke 2:1-14; John 1:1-18. THEME: OUR LONG–AWAITED MESSIAH IS HERE WITH US! Life seems to be meaningful when after experiencing a long period of suffering, one’s hopeful expectancy of relief comes to fruition. Moreover, many women undergo terrible painful experiences during pregnancy, especially… Continue reading Homily of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily of 4th Sunday of Advent, Year C

1st Reading: Micah 5:1-4; 2nd Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10; Gospel: Luke 1:39-45. THEME: GOD CHOSE US FOR HUMBLE AND SACRIFICIAL TASKS. The ways of God are certainly not our ways and His mercy surpasses all human understanding (Isaiah 55:8-9). Yes, God does not choose people based on their class, positions of honour or popularity in order… Continue reading Homily of 4th Sunday of Advent, Year C

Homily of 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C

THEME: BEING COMPASSIONATE: A SHORTCUT FOR GAINING DIVINE JOY AND PEACE.

1st Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18; 2nd Reading: Philippians 4:4-7; Gospel: Luke 3:10-18. THEME: BEING COMPASSIONATE: A SHORTCUT FOR GAINING DIVINE JOY AND PEACE. Naturally, many people like to associate, or rather, engage themselves with things that they feel would always bring inner joy, happiness, peace, as well as solace into their lives. Some of these things… Continue reading Homily of 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C

Homily of 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year C

1st Reading: Baruch 5:1-9; 2nd Reading: 1 Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11; Gospel: Luke 3:1-6. THEME: LET US REPAIR OUR DEPLORABLE SPIRITUAL ROADS. In our contemporary society, many rich people especially our leaders do not like to travel by land (road transportation), even within their own locality due to insecurity or the deplorable state of most of… Continue reading Homily of 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year C

Homily of 1st Sunday of Advent, Year C.

ADVENT: A CALL FOR SPIRITUAL PREPARATION

1st Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16; 2nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2; Gospel: Luke 21:25-28; 34-36. ADVENT SEASON: A CALL FOR SPIRITUAL PREPARATION. Challenges, misfortunes, turbulence and difficulties are the most unavoidable parts of life journey. Some of these catastrophes, though terrific, tend to test our courage, strengths, weaknesses, and faith. However, most times, we may stumble upon… Continue reading Homily of 1st Sunday of Advent, Year C.

Homily of 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B (Solemnity of Christ the King).

1st Reading: Daniel 7:13-14; 2nd Reading: Revelation 1:5-8; Gospel: John 18:33-37. THEME: CHRIST’S SOVEREIGNTY: A KINGDOM OF LOVE AND HUMBLE SERVICE. Historically speaking, many kings or leaders have risen in this world with their respective kingdoms. These kings reigned with all their mighty power, and became so powerful that just their mere spoken words could… Continue reading Homily of 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B (Solemnity of Christ the King).

Homily of 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Daniel 12:1-3; 2nd Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18; Gospel: Mark 13:24-32. THEME: WITH LOVE, WE SHALL FACE THE END-TIME REALITIES! The book of Ecclesiastes made us to understand that there is time for everything under heaven. “A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to… Continue reading Homily of 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Homily of 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16; 2nd Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28; Gospel: Mark 12:38-44 THEME: KENOTIC SACRIFICE: A GATEWAY TO HEAVENLY SANCTUARY. The true measure of a human person is not in his acquisitions (wealth, academic qualification or positions of honour), but in his character (distinctive qualities). Hence, honesty, sincerity, faithfulness and generosity, are the hallmarks of… Continue reading Homily of 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Solemnity of All Saints

1st Reading: Revelation 7:2-4; 9-14; 2nd Reading: 1 John 3:1-3; Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 THEME: WE ARE CALLED TO EMULATE THE SAINTS Light houses do not ring bells to call attention to their shining, rather they just radiate their illuminances. Since action speaks louder than voice, then it is better to live a saintly life than… Continue reading Solemnity of All Saints

Homily of 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Deuteronomy 6:2-6; 2nd Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28; Gospel: Mark 12:28-34 THEME: TO LOVE IS TO SACRIFICE OUR LIVES FOR GOD AND OTHERS. In our cotemporary world, many people are always longing for peace, tranquility, prosperity, happiness and God’s blessings in their lives. They always want to be loved and cared for, and also to… Continue reading Homily of 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Homily of 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9; 2nd Reading: Hebrews 5:1-6; Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 THEME: CHRIST, OUR ETERNAL HIGH PRIEST HEALS OUR SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS. Poor governance, marginalization, nepotism, tribalism, and downplay of justice, equity and fairness, have been the major factors that stimulate community feuds, insurgency, kidnapping, banditry and violence resulting in gruesome killings and destruction of properties… Continue reading Homily of 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Homily of 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Isaiah 53:10-11; 2nd Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16; Gospel: Mark 10:35-45 THEME: POSITIONS OF HONOUR DEMAND HUMBLE SERVICES TO ALL. Power, authority and positions of honour are what many people always aspire to attain in life. Whenever a new regime is about to assume office, many people would begin to lobby so as to secure… Continue reading Homily of 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Homily of 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Wisdom 7:7-11; 2nd Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13; Gospel: Mark 10:17-30 THEME: TRUE WISDOM: OUR GUIDE TOWARDS HEAVENLY RICHES. Our world is a multifarious environs, where many people live below acceptable living standards. Many people struggle daily so as to achieve their desired dreams of becoming wealthy or influential personalities in the society. Invariably, wealth… Continue reading Homily of 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Homily of 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Genesis 2:18-24; 2nd Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11; Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 THEME: CHILDLIKE ATTITUDE IN MARRIAGE: A GATEWAY TO GOD’S KINGDOM! Some of the prevalent problems confronting our contemporary societies, mostly accrue from marital issues, of which; pride, selfishness, unforgiving spirit, discontentment, insincerity, comparison, communication gap, discord etc., are invariably the main causative factors. Many… Continue reading Homily of 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Homily of 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Numbers 11:25-29; 2nd Reading: James 5:1-6; Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 THEME: CHRIST ENJOINS US TO BE TOLERANT AND MODEST! God created everyone uniquely. He freely endows each person with different capabilities (graces) at His own discretion for the common good, and can actually use anyone as He pleases to execute His salvific… Continue reading Homily of 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Homily of 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20; 2nd Reading: James 3:16-4:3; Gospel: Mark 9:30-37 THEME: WE ARE CALLED TO HUMBLY SERVE ALL WITH A CHILDLIKE SPIRIT! The quests for power, fame, supremacy, position, and the likes, have engendered a lot of rivalries among many people in our contemporary society. Surprisingly, Christians are mostly the very ones that… Continue reading Homily of 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

The Dynamics of Life Journey!

Life is imbued with plethora of unforseen circumstances. Nevertheless, we must always trust in God Almighty for His Divine assistance… Peace of Christ be with you… Rev. Fr. Benjamin Okala, C.S.Sp.

Homily of 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9; 2nd Reading: James 2:14-18; Gospel: Mark 8:27-35 THEME: GOD IS ALWAYS PRESENT IN OUR SUFFERINGS. Naturally, every human person likes comfort, and abhors sufferings, sacrifices or anything that would discomfort or inflict pains upon him or her. However, life itself is imbued with plethora of sacrificial enterprises. Even in our secular… Continue reading Homily of 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Homily of 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Isaiah 35: 4-7; 2nd Reading: James 2:1-5; Gospel: Mark 7:31-37 THEME: WE ARE GOD’S INSTRUMENTS OF HEALING AND RESTORATION. In our contemporary society, some of the horrendous and precarious situations (insecurity, injustice, crime, delinquency, poverty, inflation, wickedness, etc.) encumbering us, mostly occur as a result of our insensitivity and deafness to the truth… Continue reading Homily of 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Homily of 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8; 2nd Reading: James 1:17-18, 21-22.27; Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 THEME: LET US ALWAYS ALLOW GENUINE LOVE TO MOTIVATE OUR ACTIONS! Prior to his demise, and knowing fully well that the Canaanites’ pagan practices would be so tempting to the Israelites, Moses exhorted them in the FIRST READING, to always… Continue reading Homily of 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

EDUCATION WITHOUT CHARACTER AND MORALS: A CASE OF PARALYSIS OF THE MIND

Holistic education must involve both the acquisition of academic knowledge and formation of Character.

Homily of 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Joshua 24:1-2; 15-18; 2nd Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32; Gospel: John 6:60-69 THEME: WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE POSITIVE RESOLUTE DECISIONS IN LIFE. As rational beings, everyday, we are always in a dilemma of making wise or influential decisions that would help us actualize our dreams or desired earthly goals. Even to make a choice… Continue reading Homily of 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

1st Reading: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6.10; 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Gospel: Luke 1:39-56 THEME: WE SHALL SURELY TRIUMPH BY EMULATING MARY’S VIRTUES. Our world is a battlefield between good and evil, which seems to be only for the survival of the fittest; with many forces (physical & spiritual) engendered by the evil ones. Contemporarily, this… Continue reading Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Homily of 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:4-8; Second Reading: Ephesians 4:30-5:2; Gospel: John 6:41-51 THEME: CHRIST IS THE BREAD THAT SUSTAINS US IN OUR LIFE JOURNEY. As humans (Body & Soul), food is one of the basic needs that enhances the energy level in our body system so as to discharge our duties effectively, otherwise delirium would… Continue reading Homily of 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

Homily of 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.

1st Reading: Exodus 16:2-4; 2nd Reading: Ephesians 4:17. 20-24; Gospel: John 6:24-35 THEME: LET US SEEK CHRIST, THE TRUE BREAD FROM HEAVEN WITH FAITH. God created us uniquely in His own image and likeness. We are composite beings with body, Soul and Spirit. These essential aspects of humanity are always in need of satisfaction. The… Continue reading Homily of 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.