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OVER AND ABOVE HALLOWEEN: HOMILY FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS. REV. FR. BONIFACE NKEM ANUSIEM PhD.
In most countries especially in the West, Halloween is usually an elaborate celebration. Shops become busier, there are lots of jingles welcoming yet another Halloween and reminding people that they need to dress in scary costumes, and some people organize Halloween parties where attendees all appear in gory costumes and masks. However not many people…
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PRAYING IN THE HUMBLE WAY HOMILY FOR THE 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (c). Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
A young mother concluded with the preparation of a very delicious dish of fried rice with chicken. The aroma that originated from the dish was so inspiring and tempting to any sense of smell that encountered it. Her little son Felix witnessed the preparation of the meal as he entered the kitchen several times to…
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PRAYING IN THE “STUBBORN” WAY HOMILY FOR THE 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
A six year old boy was insistent on following his mum who was preparing to go and buy things (groceries) for their home from a nearby supermarket. The mum didn’t want her little boy to go with her because of his playful and destructive character which often embarrasses her when they are in public.…
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THE POWER OF THANK YOU! HOMILY FOR THE 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
A poor woman would always sit among others in a certain market place selling bunches of banana. Few people patronized her because her bananas were normally pale looking and sun beaten compared to those of others. Passing that way one day, a certain gentleman sensed the situation of the poor woman and asked…
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ACTIVATING OUR FAITH “SOFTWARE” HOMILY FOR THE 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (C). Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
Children are really very interesting in the way and manner they think and act. Any attentive mind can actually learn a lot from their rather innocent and gullible disposition. I was once keenly following a dialogue between two little children. One had a toy; a water gun and would not share with the other. The…
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THE “RICH” POOR MAN AND THE “POOR” RICH LAZARUS: HOMILY FOR THE 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (C). Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
There is no guess as to who wants to be rich or not; everyone desires it consciously or unconsciously. On the other hand, nobody wants to be poor. In fact for many people, poverty is a disease which should be avoided. In any case, the disarming truth is that there will always be the rich…
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THE GLORIES AND GORIES OF MONEY: HOMILY FOR THE 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD.
Three young men came to a bar early one morning to drink. As the alcohol began to take effect, the sound of a funeral procession informed them that a dead person was being carried to the cemetry. They further learnt that it was actually one of their drunken friends. He had been killed by a…
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THE GOSPEL OF PRODIGALITY HOMILY FOR THE 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (C) REV. FR. BONIFACE NKEM ANUSIEM PhD
The parable of the prodigal son is very popular among other bible stories. This is largely on account of the fact that it has a lot of drama from the beginning to the end; in fact, the presence of lots of parties makes it more appealing. Upon a reflective insight we discover that there are…
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PURPOSEFUL PLANNING AND FORESIGHT VIS-À-VIS TRUE DISCIPLESHIP HOMILY FOR THE 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (C). Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
For life to be worthwhile generally there must be purposeful planning and foresight. Many people encounter series of failures at various points in their lives because they failed to plan which invariably means that they planned to fail. What do you think occasions the collapse of most businesses, marriages, relationships and other ventures? Simply put;…
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THE WAY OF HUMILITY HOMILY FOR THE 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem
Many years ago, a man riding on a horse came across some soldiers who were trying to move a heavy log of wood across a barrier without success. A corporal who was commanding them was standing by as the men struggled. The horse rider who was all dressed up to his face asked the corporal…
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“ONLY A FEW WILL BE SAVED”: THE IRONY OF GOD’S UNIVERSAL KINGDOM HOMILY FOR THE 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
During my primary school days, the end of the promotion term is normally filled with so much excitement as well great disappointment, immense joy as well as uncontrollable sorrow; this is because some will be promoted while others will be asked to repeat (that means some will PASS and others will FAIL). In fact there…
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THE POWER AND SEVERITY OF THE WORD OF GOD HOMILY FOR THE 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
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THE SECRETS OF ETERNAL TREASURE: HOMILY FOR THE 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (C). Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
One of my elder brothers that go by the name Pius (Mr Pee) is very voracious with books and this began from his seminary days. As a mentor-brother he had a lot of influence on me with regards to reading and intellectual aptitude generally. It was from his collection of books that I read…
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VANITY OF MATERIAL RICHES WITHOUT DIVINE REACH: HOMILY FOR THE 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR (c) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
Once upon a time, I attended a heart-rending burial of a friend’s father and mother who together died in a car accident in a certain town in the eastern part of Nigeria. It was my first time of being in that part of the country though I have heard stories about numerous wealthy people in…
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PRAYER PLUS PATIENCE MULTIPLIED BY PERSISTENCE (P+P×P): HOMLY FOR THE 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR (C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
Larry graduated from one of the academically vibrant universities in Nigeria with a first class degree in Industrial Chemistry. This feat made him a figure of both admiration and envy to his friends and associates. However three years after graduation Larry was still searching for a job and none came; not even a menial one.…
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THE MARY AND MARTHA IN US VS THE GAME OF CHOICE: HOMILY FOR THE 16TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (c) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
Many years ago when I was still very young, a senior seminarian was posted on apostolic work in my parish and fortunately he was asked by the parish priest to stay in our family house. I can’t remember his name or his face but his excellent conduct is still very clear in my…
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THE GOSPEL OF MY NEIGHBOUR AND “GENOVESE SYNDROME”: HOMILY FOR THE 15TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR (C). Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD.
On the 13th of March 1964, a lady was murdered at Kew Gardens area of Queens, New York while going back to her house from her workplace. Catherine Susan “kitty” Genovese who worked as a manager at Ev’s Eleventh Hour Club was stabbed severally with a knife (in the three successive attacks) and was finally…
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THE TRUE NATURE AND NURTURE OF THE MISSION. (HOMILY FOR THE 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
THE TRUE NATURE AND NURTURE OF THE MISSION. (HOMILY FOR THE 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD.
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THE TRUE NATURE AND NURTURE OF THE MISSION. (HOMILY FOR THE 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
The foreign embassies in Nigeria are normally very busy from Monday through Friday with a lot of young Nigerians seeking visas to travel out to America, Europe and other parts of the world. Very often most of the intending travellers have no idea about what it entails to stay in foreign countries. The only thing…
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RADICAL CALL VS RADICAL RESPONS E: HOMILY FOR THE 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
I once met a catechist I knew years back as a seminarian while on apostolic work in a parish. The meeting was a very celebrative one as we were meeting after many years. As I saw the catechist I remembered his son who was a committed youth in the church and who was also aspiring…