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Most Rev. Gabriel 'Leke Abegunrin
Archbishop of Ibadan Archdiocese

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Reflections/Homilies

The Loving Kindness and Enduring Fidelity of God is Everlasting

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Fri, 19 Apr 2024
Acts 9:1-20, Jn 6:52-59. Two of the qualities that are the hallmarks of God throughout the Scriptures are “the loving kindness and enduring fidelity.” These two qualities are reflected in the second verse of today’s Psalm: “For steadfast is God’s kindness toward us, and the fidelity of the L..

I am the Living Bread come down from Heaven

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
Acts 8:26-40, Jn 6:44-51. Today’s first reading describes how God draws the Ethiopian eunuch towards the faith, before ever he met with Philip on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza. Like the Ethiopian officer we are called to be “God-fearers” who draw near to God and seek to know what life expects of us. L..

Whoever comes to Me, I shall not turn away

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
 Acts 8:1–8, Jn 6:35-40. Today’s first reading describes how Philip shares the Gospel in Samaria and his message was warmly welcomed when persecution arose against the Church in Jerusalem. In Luke’s Gospel account, Jesus tried to speak to the Samaritans but they rejected Him because He was heading ..

Whoever comes to Me will not be hungry

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
Acts 7:51–8:1, Jn 6:30-35. Today’s first reading compares Stephen’s martyrdom to the passion of Christ. Both of them were tried for blasphemy and condemned by the Sanhedrin. At the moment of death each of them handed over their spirit to God and each prayed for the executioners to be pardoned. Stephen i..

They saw the face of Stephen glowing like the face of an Angel

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
Acts 6:8-15, Jn 6:22-29. Today’s first reading recounts the story of the martyrdom of Stephen, the first martyr of the Church and one of the seven Deacons who were tasked with the distribution of the communal goods and the care of the needs of the faithful. Stephen spent his time and energy caring for the needy but..

We can be sure that we know God only by keeping His Commandments

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Sun, 14 Apr 2024
Acts 3:13-15.17-19, 1 Jn 2:1-5, Lk. 24:35-48. On this Third Sunday of Easter Year B, the Church reminds us of the sacrifice of Christ that takes our sins away. Today’s first reading presents five evangelistic sermons of Peter. First, Peter has his listeners recall what has happened as the leaders of the Jews handed..

Choose among yourself reputable men

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK
Sat, 13 Apr 2024
Acts 6:1-7, Jn 6:16-21. Today’s first reading shows a blend of faith and reason. It confirms how the Apostles resolved an emerging problem in the Christian community by a reasonable proposal allied with prayer. The Greek-speakers in the Church felt that the needs of their widows and orphans were being neglected, wh..


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