YEAR C: HOMILY FOR THE 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME HOMILY THEME: HUMBLE AND ACCEPTABLE PRAYER BY: Fr. Gerald M. Musa HOMILY: “Prayer is the humility of the man who acknowledges his profound wretchedness and the greatness of God” says St. Josemaria Escriva. On various occasions Jesus taught his listeners about the importance of prayer. When he healed the ten lepers, only one returned to give thanks (Luke 17:11-19). In the story of the ten lepers we learn about the need to offer to God a prayer of thanksgiving for…
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YEAR C: HOMILY FOR THE 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (3)
YEAR C: HOMILY FOR THE 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
HOMILY THEME: HOW LONG MUST I PRAY?
BY: Fr. Gerald M. Musa
HOMILY: During
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YEAR C: HOMILY FOR THE 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
HOMILY THEME: NARROW GATE
BY: Fr. Gerald M. Musa
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YEAR C: HOMILY FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST HOMILY THEME: LANGUAGE OF THE SPIRIT BY: Fr. Gerald M. Musa HOMILY: The Christian world celebrates Pentecost and this is a celebration, which comes fifty days after Easter. The name Pentecost is derived from the Greek word Pentecoste, which means fifty. Pentecost was originally celebrated by the Jews to remember the day the law was given to Moses on Mount Sinai. The Jews also refer to this celebration as the feast of weeks since it occurs seven weeks after the feast…
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YEAR C: HOMILY FOR PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF JESUS CHRISTHOMILY THEME: JESUS, SUFFERING SERVANTBY: Fr. Gerald M. MusaHOMILY: Palm Sunday is here and the Le
Read MoreYEAR C: HOMILY FOR THE 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (5) HOMILY THEME: YOUR LIBERATION IS NEAR
YEAR C: HOMILY FOR THE 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT HOMILY THEME: YOUR LIBERATION IS NEAR BY: Fr. Gerald M. Musa HOMILY: Preparation is important for any upcoming and important event. The season of advent provides us with the opportunity of preparing spiritually for Christmas. There are scripture readings that are specially selected by the Church for these four weeks of preparation. These readings prepare our hearts even beyond Christmas to the second coming of Jesus. During this season we reflect specially on our liberation from the shackles of sin and…
Read MoreYEAR B: HOMILY FOR THE 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (5) HOMILY THEME: SERVICE IS SELF-SACRIFICE
YEAR B: HOMILY FOR THE 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME HOMILY THEME: SERVICE IS SELF-SACRIFICE BY: Fr. Gerald M. Musa HOMILY: Some time ago we began a new worshipping community and there was a dire need to elect leaders who will help to co-ordinate and organise the activities of this community. Three leaders were elected and entrusted with the responsibility of organising liturgical (worshipping) activities, keeping the surroundings clean, and making a monthly roaster for functionaries. Soon an argument erupted about who should be regarded as the first co-ordinator among…
Read MoreYEAR B: HOMILY FOR THE 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (5) HOMILY THEME: BETWEEN GOD AND GOLD
YEAR B: HOMILY FOR THE 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME HOMILY THEME: BETWEEN GOD AND GOLD BY: Fr. Gerald M. Musa HOMILY: Anthony De Mello in his book The Song of the Bird recounts a story of a husband and wife who were conversing. The husband said to the wife, ‘You know, dear, I’m going to work hard and some day we are going to be rich.’ The wife responded: We are already rich, dear, for we have each other. Some day, may be we’ll have money.’ The wife is…
Read MoreYEAR B: HOMILY FOR THE 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (4) HOMILY THEME: THE PREACHER AND MONEY
YEAR B: HOMILY FOR THE 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME HOMILY THEME: THE PREACHER AND MONEY BY: Fr. Gerald M. Musa HOMILY: The story of Amaziah is a classical and sad tale of a religious leader who joined the tribe of sychophants. Once upon a time there were two men, one’s name was Amaziah and the other was Amos. Amaziah was a priest who served the King’s palace and Amos was a prophet who challenged the wrong policies and actions that came for the palace. The king hated Amos because…
Read MoreYEAR B: HOMILY FOR THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (5) HOMILY THEME: VOCATION OF PROPHETS
YEAR B: HOMILY FOR THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME HOMILY THEME: VOCATION OF PROPHETS BY: Fr. Gerald M. Musa HOMILY: A priest congratulated an altar server and said to him, ‘it is possible that the Lord is calling you to be a priest? Go and think and pray about it.’ The boy answered, ‘My mum had already told me I would likely be a priest because I pray a lot and always ask for money.’ The mum of the altar server really has a good sense of humour and…
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