Month: November 2018
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THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM HOMILY FOR THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING. Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem Ph.D.
In a certain kingdom, kings are appointed to rule for just a year, and they are sent to an Island to stay there for the rest of their lives. Soon it was the end of the rulership of the sitting king, and as the ceremony of departure demands, he makes a tour of the kingdom […]
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LOCATING THE END OF THE TIME CALENDAR HOMILY FOR THE 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR B) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem Ph.D.
Life consists of two vital points, namely, the beginning and the ending. Most of us are conversant with the age-long expression by Buddha that says, “everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that, and all will be well.” All our activities on earth naturally cascade into the beginning and ending […]
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THE WIDOW’S MITE VS THE WIDOW’S GIVING MIGHT HOMILY FOR THE 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR B) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem Ph.D.
The story of Austine Perine from Birmingham Alabama would give you chills. The four-year-old African American boy was watching Animal Planet with his father when a mother Panda abandons her cub and walks away. Austin’s dad quickly remarks that the cub would become homeless. Austin was moved with pity for the cub when he learns […]
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THE LOVE COMMANDMENT HOMILY FOR THE 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR B) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem Ph.D.
Some time ago, I met a young man who confessed to me that he does not believe that love exists. While I was not surprised at his daring conviction, I was interested to know his story. According to his sad tale, he was hoping to marry a lady whom he loved so much and sponsored […]