https://www.bhlpmedia.com2026-09-10 22:16:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/can-a-blind-man-lead-a-blind-man-3A blind man cannot lead a blind man. To be a good leader, one must be above his followers. You must have a vision, see the future you intend to create, and ensure your followers see it. You cannot be a good leader if you cannot see beyond your followers. Perhaps this explains our situation in this country.2026-09-09 21:20:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/love-your-enemies-avoid-scandal-and-idolatry-1It is easy to help those who help us, but Jesus wants us to go the extra mile to help those who can never (or will never) repay you. Cultivate the habit of putting smiles on the faces of everyone you encounter, no matter who that person is. When you give, Jesus says, “Never expect repayment, but your reward will be great.” (Luke 6:35). Humans are naturally ungrateful, so don’t expect people to thank you. However, nothing escapes God’s watchful eyes; He will reward you in due time.2026-09-08 21:59:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/do-not-love-the-world-it-is-passing-away-2When detached from worldly riches, we will realise that suffering, taunts, hatred, exclusion, ridicule and injustice are a blessing for Christ’s sake. It is a blessing to be attacked for doing good. You should be worried if you are not suffering anything for being a Christian. As the saying goes: “If the devil is not fighting you, it is probably because you are not a threat to him.”2026-09-08 00:24:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/celebrating-mama-s-birthday-5Mary is not a goddess; she is a woman whose life inspires anyone who wants to follow God. She is a human example of what it means to be a Christian. Say ‘Yes’ to God. Let God have His way in your life; generations to come will honour you.2026-09-06 23:41:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-law-of-love-supersedes-all-other-laws-3Sometimes, in our hot pursuit of justice, we forget the law of love. We forget that as much as God would be pleased with our strict obedience to his laws, there is no law greater than loving our neighbour as ourselves. Like these Pharisees, sometimes we become interested in certain persons not because we like them but to find something we can use against them. Have you become an accuser of the brethren who accuses others day and night before God? (Cf. Revelation 12:10). Rather than point fingers, learn to look inwards.2026-09-05 22:34:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/winning-back-the-lost-in-love-2Where are our watchmen today? Where are those prepared to die for speaking truth to power? Have we become carried away by the Gospel of prosperity or sold our conscience by collecting bribes from those in power? When will we realise that worshipping God goes beyond merely trying to make people feel good? It is easy to point fingers at priests and religious for not condemning the government in their sermons, but let us ask ourselves: what stops me from becoming a watchman for God?2026-09-04 19:23:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/worship-god-in-spirit-and-truth-2Although we cannot separate obedience to God’s commandments from worshipping God, we risk not worshipping God at all if we focus only on obeying the commandments. For instance, every household has rules. While children obey out of love for their parents, servants obey with bitterness in their hearts. Jesus wants us to have the child mentality rather than the slave mentality. He wants us to go beyond religion (observing rules) to spirituality (a deep connection with God).2026-09-04 02:44:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/on-judging-othersTo those who were on Paul’s side, he said, “Who are you to declare me a saint?” and to those who were against Paul, he said, “Even though I am not aware of anything against myself (my conscience is clean), I am not thereby acquitted.” Paul’s overall intention here was to break division, to make the people refrain from taking sides, and to make them realise that both Paul and Apollos are imperfect yet powerful instruments in the hands of God.2026-09-02 20:09:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-futility-of-worldly-wisdomTrust God. He will not instruct you unless He knows you will benefit from that act of obedience. Even if you don’t trust God, just obey; your miracle doesn’t depend on your trust; it depends on your obedience. After the great fish catch, Peter knelt before Jesus, saying: “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man.” Do you know how many great and wonderful miracles you have missed just because you followed worldly wisdom?2026-09-01 22:03:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/develop-a-habit-of-prayerThe key to overcoming the temptation of jealousy and quarrelling is seeking the Holy Spirit through constant prayer. Did you notice that in today’s Gospel passage, immediately after the healing and casting-out-of-demons session, Jesus retreated to a quiet place to pray? This is an important lesson. Jesus did not “need” prayer, yet He never took prayer for granted. If you value prayer, you will always make time for it. Even if it means rising early or staying up all night, you will never let a day pass without spending time in communion with God.2026-08-31 20:40:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/never-be-overwhelmed-by-darknessJesus started with prayer, and throughout His public ministry, He never joked with it. He would rise early in the morning, go to a quiet place to pray (Luke 4:42), and at the end of the day, after dismissing the crowd, he would go again to a lonely place to pray. (Matthew 14:23, Mark 6:46). He would even spend a whole night praying (Luke 6:12). When you are prayerful, a certain aura goes with you; you don’t need to shout or make noise. Your very presence in any space is already a threat to demons. Jesus did not break a sweat dealing with the demon-possessed man. As we often say: “power pass power.”2026-08-31 01:50:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/salvation-is-not-hereditary-1Instead of allowing the truth to cure their pride, they turned against Jesus, intending to throw Him off the cliff. Their action did not nullify the bitter truth. Salvation is not hereditary, nor is it automatic. Indeed, the fact that I am a Catholic does not qualify me for heaven; it is the way I live that counts.2026-08-30 01:05:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/do-not-conform-to-this-worldWhen Jesus speaks about carrying our crosses, He is not referring to sufferings entirely beyond our control. For instance, if I suffer from a medical condition, I cannot call it a cross because it is not something entirely within my power. I cannot choose to drop it or pick it up at will. The crosses we must bear as we follow Jesus are those sufferings that come to us in the process of pursuing a righteous life. In other words, you have a choice to either compromise your values (give in to sin to end the suffering) or continue doing what is right even though you are being persecuted for it.2026-08-28 21:27:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/lessons-from-the-beheading-of-john-the-baptist-2Treat your body as God’s temple. If unmarried, keep yourself free from all forms of immorality. If you are married, be faithful to your spouse. Adultery is a sin. Keeping a side-chick or side-cock is evil. There is no justification whatsoever for the act of sex outside of the holy domain of marriage. Anyone who considers this statement about adultery offensive is another Herod in the making. Like St. John the Baptist, we would not stop proclaiming the truth.2026-08-28 05:24:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/stay-ready-for-the-lordA Christian who rejects the cross fails to carry the extra oil. For instance, as a youth, you may have the experience of your peers laughing at you and calling you a fool for not joining them to partake in the pleasures of the world.2026-08-27 05:22:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/never-forget-the-end-3Always remember the end; always remember that even the air you breathe is borrowed and you will have to relinquish it someday. Thinking of our death often helps us to be less materialistic; it also helps us to forgive easily. Reminding ourselves that we shall die helps us to take life lightly and refrain from complaining when we don’t seem to have all we need.2026-08-25 21:36:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/repent-from-hypocrisy-2As a Christian, if people get close to me, would they see something different from what I portray in public? Do I even believe the things I preach? Do I expect anyone to believe me if I am not convinced about right and wrong? How do I hope to convert a single soul if I am still an unbeliever? How long will I keep hiding, hoping my secrets will never be exposed?2026-08-25 00:22:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/do-not-neglect-justice-mercy-and-faithJesus did not condemn tithing; He said it is less important than justice, mercy, and faith. This means that on the last day, God will never ask why you refused to pay your tithes. Instead, He will ask you why you failed to practice justice, mercy and faith. We will be judged for failing to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, visit the sick and the prisoners, etc. If you do not feel like tithing or you do not believe in it, you are not sinning.2026-08-24 03:59:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/behold-an-honest-israeliteToday, we celebrate the feast of St. Bartholomew, otherwise known as Nathanael. He was born at Cana and brought by the Apostle Philip to meet Jesus. Bartholomew did not hide his deep-seated convictions regarding Nazareth as a whole.2026-08-22 23:11:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-authority-and-power-of-peter-2The fact that the Church continues to exist despite its long history of internal and external attacks is nothing short of a living miracle. It testifies that humans are not in charge, and God governs the Church. Over the years, many have sought to destroy the church, and many continue launching spurious attacks with hearts filled with hatred. In the end, just as Jesus said: “The powers of death can never prevail against the church.”2026-08-22 02:31:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/practice-what-you-preach-2We may lie to the world about who we are, but we can never lie to God. The worst kind of life (and the most miserable too) is living in pretence; projecting a false image of yourself like an actor on stage. Funny enough, the movie comes to an end too quickly, and the audience gets to know the true identity of the characters. As Jesus said: “Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.” (Luke 12:2)2026-08-21 03:27:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/it-is-never-too-late-for-god-3Ezekiel’s prophecy of the dry bones shows us that it is not possible for there can be dead cases as far as our lives are concerned. We can always change; there is always room for repentance. We can never be too old to start learning again. Why is it that it can never be too late for God? His steadfast love never ceases; His mercies endure forever. God’s mercies are new every morning. As we often sing: “Great is thy faithfulness, O Lord. Great is thy faithfulness.”2026-08-19 22:33:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/come-and-eat-but-dress-properly-3What kind of guests would hear “Come and eat” and still refuse to show up? This is very strange! But then, this is our situation today. We reject His generous invitation by not living according to God’s mind. When we allow sin to fester in our lives for whatever excuse, we are just like the guests who gave various reasons for their refusal to attend. We prove to God that these excuses are more important than our love for Him.2026-08-18 23:23:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/before-god-we-are-all-equal-4The essence of the Christian life is COLLABORATION, not COMPETITION. Why engage in fights with others? A few years from now, we will all have become dust under the ground. Avoid looking down on anyone, as no one can see the future. Imagine workers employed in the morning mocking (or even maltreating) those employed in the evening, not knowing they were no better off.2026-08-17 20:54:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/why-is-it-hard-for-the-rich-to-enter-heaven-2Think of wealth as a tool to serve God and make life better for others, not as a god or as something requiring your devotion. Be detached from your possessions. Be generous. No matter how little you think you have, always see yourself as a blessing to anyone you meet.2026-08-16 23:01:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/to-be-perfect-give-to-the-poor-2Religiosity without charity amounts to mere lip service before God. It is not enough to keep God’s commandments; we must also ensure that we do not make a god of our material possessions. If we cannot give out what we have, cannot help the less privileged, and do not care about the poor, it simply means the things we have are the gods we worship.2026-08-15 23:39:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/tough-times-don-t-last-but-tough-people-do-1When it comes to faith, there are always obstacles here and there, discouragement and stumbling blocks, but we must never give up; we must never say never until it is over - we must pray until something happens (P.U.S.H). Jesus told us: “Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” (Matthew 7:7-8) but He never gave us any time frame. Be Patient with God.2026-08-14 22:01:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-assumption-of-blessed-virgin-mary-1One important lesson we learned in today’s liturgy is that we serve a God who knows how to reward His faithful servants. We do not worship God in vain, and we do not make sacrifices for God in vain. Like Mary, if we remain steadfast, God will grant us glory.2026-08-14 05:18:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/god-s-covenant-is-everlastingIn a culture where women were treated as property and a man could afford to “use and dump”, Jesus’ teaching on marriage aimed at restoring the dignity of women. However, to this day, many struggle to accept Jesus’ teaching on the indissolubility of marriage. For Jesus, if you do not intend to remain married for the rest of your life, don’t marry at all.2026-08-12 21:00:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/forgiveness-is-self-healing-2Unforgiveness is highly poisonous. Carrying hate and bitterness in your mind affects your ability to think properly; it even affects your physical and mental health. Unforgiveness is like holding hot coals in your bare hands hoping to throw them at your offenders.2026-08-11 23:25:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/what-to-do-when-someone-offends-you-1One may ask, “Why are there so many steps? If someone sins against us, why don’t we move on? Through these steps, Jesus wants us to make an effort to win back one who has sinned against us. Give them an opportunity to repent before surrendering them to God. Remember: There is more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than the ninety-nine who do not need repentance.2026-08-11 01:02:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/do-not-despise-the-little-ones-3God’s kingdom does not operate like our human empires where might is right, where the poor, the weak, and the little ones are trampled underfoot. The principle of greatness before God is not how much money you have or what you have achieved in life. No. The principle of greatness in God’s sight is humility and service. Jesus says: “He who is greatest among you shall be your servant.” (Matthew 23:11)2026-08-09 21:15:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/st-lawrence-and-the-rest-of-us-5St. Lawrence did not simply give to the poor; his giving was at the risk of his own life. Jesus says that unless a grain of wheat falls and dies, it remains alone, but after it dies, it bears much fruit. It is always painful whenever we make sacrifices for God’s sake, but we must remember that our pain, like the death of the seed buried under the ground, will yield a great harvest.2026-08-09 02:14:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/fear-not-god-is-never-far-from-you-2top looking at the enormity of your problems and start learning how to fix your gaze permanently on God; learn to practice being in God’s presence. When we often ask, “God, where are you?” we forget He is always there. Your situation may be so bad that you now expect only the worst to happen; everything may have gotten out of hand, and your whole world may appear to be collapsing before your eyes; know this: God is right here with you.2026-08-08 01:06:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/little-faith-is-equal-to-no-faith-1The question now is: “What is the size of my faith?” Do I strongly believe that if I pray for someone, he or she would get well? What are my expectations when I lay my hands on the sick to pray? Dear friends, it is not enough to say: “I believe.” Your internal disposition must match your words. Little faith is equal to no faith.2026-08-07 00:59:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/invest-in-a-profitable-life-2Are you looking to invest in eternity? Become a follower of Jesus. Deny yourself of sin’s pleasures. Let your light shine. Put God first. Today’s Gospel passage is part of Jesus’ response to Peter, who sought to dissuade Him from the path of the Cross. Jesus addressed Peter as Satan to highlight the danger of avoiding the Cross. Jesus came to the world to offer Himself as an oblation for mankind’s salvation; He did not come to enrich Himself with worldly riches.2026-08-05 22:50:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-transfiguration-a-moment-of-epiphany-1We all experience transfiguration now and then, moments of excitement, discovery, or joy. Sometimes, we may experience ecstasy while in prayer; we may even see a vision or receive an apparition of Jesus or the Saints. These things come and go. They are highlights of our journey, not destinations in themselves. We can never make them permanent. Do not be a miracle-seeking Christian. God is with us even in the most ordinary events of life.2026-08-04 21:11:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/suffering-teaches-us-humility-2Why did this woman refuse to give up? What made her pass Jesus’ test? This is a woman who has suffered in the past. She knew that pride wouldn’t get you anything. Learn to be humble. Don’t interpret everything as an insult; you never can tell if the so-called insult is just a test. Maturity begins when you start seeing insult as education.2026-08-03 20:22:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/it-is-what-comes-out-of-you-that-defiles-you-1Jesus explained that it is not what one eats or how one eats that defiles him. Instead, it is the content of one’s heart that defiles a person. If we seek to be pure, the washing must first begin within our very heart. This is the kind of washing God promised the children of Israel in today’s first reading. “You shall (once again) be my people and I will be your God.”2026-08-03 02:12:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/beware-of-fake-prophets-and-fake-prophecies-1Telling lies is very bad. Telling lies in God’s name is even worse. This is because when you claim to have received a message from God, and it turns out that the message was false, you make God look like a liar. For this, Hananiah died that year. Many so-called men of God “prophesied” great and wonderful things about this country on New Year’s Day. How many of such prophecies happened? Either they did not hear well when God spoke, or they did not hear from God. It pains me that they still refuse to admit the truth when confronted about their fake prophecies. Let us be cautious and discerning in our spiritual journey, for the consequences of false prophecies can be severe.2026-08-01 23:11:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-steadfast-love-of-god-1Like Solomon, who did not ask for riches or the death of his enemies, we must learn today to seek riches beyond the material things in this world. We must yearn for food which money cannot buy; wealth which moth and rust cannot destroy and thieves cannot break in to steal.2026-07-31 20:04:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/repent-do-not-reject-the-truthIn our society today, there are many Herods who believe they can do anything: take any woman or man they want, tell any lie, steal any amount they wish to, etc. They even brag, saying nobody, not even the Supreme Court, can stop them. Like Herod, they may kill the body, but they can never kill the truth.2026-07-30 22:11:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/do-not-reject-the-truth-when-it-hurtsAs Jesus already described in the parables of the kingdom, not everyone receives the word with a welcoming heart. For some, instead of allowing the seed to grow, they turn around to attack the farmer. The question now is, am I one of such persons? How do I react when the truth makes me uncomfortable? If God’s words disturb you, consider it a call to repentance. Do not make the mistake of attacking the preacher.2026-07-29 21:49:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-3“There is a lot of good in the worst of us, and there is also so much evil in the best of us.” Jesus told us to be perfect like God, but the truth is that perfection is never achieved in a day; it is a lifelong journey. As the fishermen took time to sort the fish, we must develop the habit of daily examining our conscience. This would help us throw away what is bad and improve what is good within ourselves.2026-07-28 21:49:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/martha-mary-and-lazarus-friends-of-jesusWhile Martha’s life inspires us to have deep faith in God, Mary shows us the importance of listening to the Word of God, and from Lazarus, we learn the importance of developing friendships with God. The Gospels do not provide us with much information about Lazarus’ life, except that he was a friend of Jesus. What kind of friends do you have? Can you boast of any of your friends raising you from the dead? If not, make Jesus your best friend today. On the other hand, if your friends are drawing you away from God, they do not deserve to remain your friends.2026-07-28 01:36:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-fate-of-the-seeds-and-the-weeds-2The question we must ask ourselves today is, “Am I a weed in God’s kingdom?” Let us join Jeremiah in today’s first reading to ask for God’s mercy, the powerful force that can transform us from weeds to good seeds so that we may no longer be weeds but good seeds.2026-07-26 22:41:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/never-underestimate-little-beginnings-1The distance between you and sainthood is just one little step in the right direction. A good act done today is like a tiny mustard seed that is sown upon the ground, or like a teaspoon of leaven capable of mixing a large quantity of flour.2026-07-25 20:39:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/make-the-right-choice-put-god-first-1Are you wondering why life has been tough for you lately? Do you think God no longer cares about you? Are you thinking of joining a cult or doing something illegal or immoral? Think again. God still cares about you. Make the right choice today – put God first, and you will never regret it.2026-07-24 20:18:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/celebrating-st-james-the-greater-2St. James the Greater is honoured for his unwavering faith and missionary spirit. His life exemplifies strength and perseverance in the face of challenges, inspiring believers to stay steadfast in their spiritual journeys.2026-07-24 00:47:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/do-not-be-a-fair-weather-christian-1The seed that fell on rocky ground describes persons who receive God’s Word with joy but cannot endure persecution because of God. These are Christians by convenience. When the going is smooth, they give God His due, but when it becomes tough, they quickly toss God aside. They are like fair-weather friends; they come to eat with you, but when you need their help, they behave as if you are a stranger to them.2026-07-23 00:44:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/blessed-are-your-eyes-2The ability to understand God’s word is a gift. Jesus said to the twelve: “To you, it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them, it has not been given…. blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear.2026-07-21 21:31:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/who-am-i-to-jesus-friend-or-client-4Who Am I to Jesus? A friend or client? There are many differences between clients and friends. Clients seek service, but friends seek relationships. Clients leave after their transaction, but friends stick with you in good and bad times. Clients quickly move on to someone else when they think you have nothing to offer, but friends remain for life. Clients never stop complaining, but friends are always understanding. Who am I to Jesus?2026-07-21 04:37:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/who-are-the-brothers-and-sisters-of-jesus-1Jesus is not against family members, but He recognises that sometimes, those we love may act as obstacles to God’s will. On occasions when we have to choose between God and family, Jesus says: “God first.” He even added this warning: “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” (Matthew 10:37).2026-07-19 20:19:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/repentance-makes-god-happyWhen we receive miracles, we are happy, but when we repent of sin, God is happy. If after receiving miracles, we fail to repent of our sinfulness, God is not happy with us. God would never stop loving us, but if we seek happiness from God, let us also behave in a way that would make God happy with us.2026-07-18 23:11:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/god-is-patient-repent-before-it-is-too-late-2God is patient, but we must not take His patience for granted. Jesus wasn’t speaking in parables when he spoke about the furnace of fire where men will weep and gnash their teeth. Jesus mentioned this “furnace of fire” while explaining the wheat and weeds parable. There comes a time when the reapers will enter the farm and gather the weeds; then, it will be too late. Repent now while it is possible.2026-07-17 20:28:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/why-does-god-allow-wicked-people-to-succeed-3Micah says: “Alas for those who devise wickedness and evil deeds on their beds!” (Micah 2:1a). You are a wicked person if you wish evil for or plan the destruction and downfall of others. Another characteristic of wicked people is arrogance; they are so power-drunk that they are not scared of anybody. They are not even scared of God. As today’s Psalm says: “For the wicked boast of the desires of their heart, those greedy for gain curse and renounce the Lord. In the pride of their countenance, the wicked say, ‘God will not seek it out’; all their thoughts are, ‘There is no God.’” (Psalm 10:3-4).2026-07-16 22:42:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/i-desire-mercy-not-sacrifice-2Today’s Gospel passage shows us that Jesus was truly human, implying that God understands the meaning of hunger. God knows how it feels to be so hungry that you begin to chew paper (or anything that meets your eye). Whether we like it or not, there is hunger in our country today; people are ready to do anything to survive. We may want to judge them like the Pharisees who condemned Jesus and his disciples. However, before pointing fingers at anybody, ask yourself: “What have I done to help?” The story is about a boy who is brought to court for stealing bread. After listening critically to the case, the judge fined all who had arrested the boy. God desires mercy and not sacrifice2026-07-15 23:08:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/carry-the-yoke-that-brings-rest-to-your-soul-1Carry His Yoke – Keep doing what is right. It is easier to believe in God or obey His commands when life goes smoothly for you than when you are sad, angry or depressed. It is truly a yoke to carry. However tough as this yoke may seem, it is lighter than the yoke of running to the devil for a solution or abandoning your faith out of annoyance.2026-07-15 01:19:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/humility-is-the-key-to-understanding-god-3God’s kingdom appears mysterious, yet children can easily understand it. To the “wise”, God’s kingdom is hidden, but to infants, God’s kingdom is clear and simple. This is because God’s kingdom goes beyond logic. To make sense of God’s kingdom, you must be able to think like a child. No wonder Jesus said: “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” (Luke 18:16-17).2026-07-14 00:51:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/it-is-time-to-repentJust as God expected more from the towns of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, He expects much more from us. If the people who lived in Chorazin in Jesus’ time were to visit the world today, what would they say about our latest technology? We are living in an age of miracles. We have too many signs and wonders to show that God truly loves us, but we take them for granted. How do we show appreciation to God for His uncountable blessings?2026-07-12 19:08:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/worship-god-with-good-deeds-1Do you want your prayers to be heard? God says, “Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your doings from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; defend the fatherless, plead for the widow.” (Isaiah 1:16-17). There is no point moving from Church to Church or subjecting yourself to abuse in the hands of so-called powerful miracle workers; repent of the evil around you, and God will grant your prayers. “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14).2026-07-11 22:05:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/god-s-words-never-return-empty-1It is instructive to note that even among those who bore fruit, not all were the same. Some were thirty, others sixty and others a hundred. We may not all have the same gifts and abilities, but we are called to give our best. We may not all bear the same number of fruits, but God demands that we be fruitful.2026-07-11 03:29:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/courage-for-the-labourers-3God is not looking for proud people who think they are better than others. God wants to work with humble people who know how much they need help. God does not call the perfect but perfects those He calls – He sent an Angel to touch Isaiah’s lips with a burning coal and absolve his sins. When was the last time you sincerely and thoroughly confessed your sins? Do you consider it too humiliating to tell a priest your secret sins?2026-07-09 22:32:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-challenges-of-the-mission-2In summary, Jesus wants us to be both smart and pure in heart. To illustrate smartness, Jesus gave the parable of the unjust steward who reduced the debts of his master’s debtors so that he would have friends to welcome him when he was kicked out of the job. (cf. Luke 16:1-13). However, unlike the unjust steward with ulterior motives, Jesus wants us to be creative and blameless.2026-07-09 00:02:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-mission-of-the-labourers-3Preaching may begin on the pulpit, but it must never end there. We must go out to touch the sick, feed the hungry and help the poor; we must strive to meet the people where they are. When reaching out to the people, we must avoid turning our ministry into a money-making enterprise. Jesus says: “You received without pay, give without pay, take no gold, silver, or copper. No bag, two tunics, sandals, or a staff.”2026-07-07 21:54:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/empowering-the-labourers-3God will never give you an assignment without the necessary tools required for that assignment. Jesus knew the battle ahead. He knew He would risk too much if He sent his disciples “empty-handed.” Jesus did not give them money. He gave them that which is more than money – authority to cast out demons and to heal diseases and infirmity.2026-07-06 20:58:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/very-rich-harvest-but-only-a-few-labourers-1Jesus saw all of these and referred to them as harvest and, at the same time, noted that this particular harvest lacked sufficient labourers. God wants to intervene, but He needs people. And we are the labourers. Visit the sick, help the poor, clothe the naked, and make efforts to convert a sinner. God is inviting you to labour for Him. If you are in a position to help salvage the spate of attacks on c, please do something. Labour in this harvest for God2026-07-05 23:45:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/there-is-no-problem-that-prayer-cannot-solve-1Pray with faith; pray with expectation; pray like Jarius and the woman with the issue of blood. Ensure that your actions before, during and after praying do not contradict your faith. The woman with the issue of blood backed her faith with action by touching the fringe of Jesus’ garment. Jarius, despite being a ruler in Israel, knelt before Jesus.2026-07-04 22:38:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/god-alone-is-our-peace-2In his joy, Jesus presents a special invitation to everyone who may be troubled, disturbed, harassed and dejected like sheep without a shepherd (Cf. Matthew 10:36). What is this invitation? “Come to me, all who labour and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. (Matthew 11:28-29) Coming to Jesus implies learning from Him. We cannot say we have come to Jesus if we fail to learn from Him.2026-07-04 02:24:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/a-time-for-fasting-will-surely-come-2New wine is good. Old wine is also good. The problem is using old wineskins to store new wine or vice versa. This parable points to the importance of timing. Your plans may be perfect, but if it isn’t the right time, you will pour new wine into an old wineskin. For instance, Amos’ prophecy of a time of restoration for Israel came hundreds of years later in Jesus Christ. That was the right time, neither earlier nor later.2026-07-02 21:10:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/celebrating-saint-thomas-the-apostle-4The life of St. Thomas, whom we celebrate today, is a typical example of a saint who was just like you and me. He had every reason to doubt the resurrection of Christ because nothing like that had ever happened before. However, when Jesus showed Himself to Thomas, he fell to his knees and worshipped Jesus, saying, “My Lord and My God!”2026-07-01 19:55:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/why-do-you-think-evil-in-your-heartWhile the friends of the paralytic made their faith visible, the scribes at that gathering felt that Jesus was blaspheming. For them, Jesus was a man trying to make himself equal to God. These scribes dared not voice their thoughts, but Jesus could hear them. We may pretend about our faith, but we cannot fool God; He knows when our presence in the Church is a formality.2026-07-01 00:42:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/let-justice-and-righteousness-flowIt annoys God when we sing melodiously and dance skilfully in church, yet return home to sin without remorse. It annoys God when we do not make any efforts to repent of our sins yet continue to make people around us believe we are holy. “Take away from me the noise of your songs; to the melody of your harps, I will not listen. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”2026-06-29 22:55:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/little-faith-large-fears-3The question is not whether or not we will face trials, but how do we respond in such moments? Faced with the storms, the disciples expected the worst; they cried out, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” Jesus was disappointed with them not because they prayed but because they prayed with fear; that is, they were not expecting their prayers to be answered.2026-06-28 21:09:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/saints-peter-and-paul-gallant-soldiers-of-christ-1Today’s Solemnity also challenges us to be the best version of ourselves as we strive to follow Christ’s footsteps on earth. Peter and Paul have long since passed away, but their legacies continue to shine. Our time on earth is relatively short, but our impact can last for eternity. As to why these two saints are celebrated together, the church wishes to teach us a lesson: Being a leader does not make you higher (or superior) than your followers.2026-06-27 22:47:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/put-god-first-you-will-surely-be-rewarded-2Jesus also speaks of a prophet’s reward, a righteous man’s reward and a little child’s reward. This takes us to our first reading. In appreciation for the house she built, Elisha thought of how to say “thank you”, and when Gehazi told him she had no child, Elisha assured the woman that she would embrace a son. Dear friends, the reward we get for serving God is always greater than whatever sacrifices we make.2026-06-26 23:59:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/believing-is-seeing-1The irony of life is that while we look down on what is ours, others value it more. While many were struggling to believe in Jesus, a Centurion, a Roman Soldier in charge of a hundred soldiers, had enough faith to see that Jesus is God; that He only needs to speak the word and the whole world would obey. Even Jesus was amazed at his great faith: “In no one in Israel have I found such faith.” Can Jesus say this of you too? Do you believe there is power in prayer?2026-06-25 22:26:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/trust-in-god-only-2Never forget God when your life is rosy. The psalmist sings: “Let my tongue cleave to my mouth if I remember you not.” The question is – why did they forget God in the first place? Why did they worship false gods? Like the Israelites, we are fond of asking, “Where is God?” in times of crisis, but when enjoying peace and success, we say, “Who is God?” Whenever we forget God and start trusting in ourselves (our connections, riches, security mechanisms, etc.), God shows us that we are dust.2026-06-24 21:16:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/doing-god-s-will-is-better-than-pretence-1Today’s First Reading demonstrates the message in the Gospel passage. Jehoiachin knew God’s words, but he failed to practice them. Like many Christians who lack a solid foundation, Jehoiachin wanted God’s protection, provision and blessings, but was unwilling to do what God commanded. “Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand, and the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell; and great was the fall of it.” (Matthew 7:26-27).2026-06-23 19:24:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/john-the-baptist-and-the-rest-of-us-5Children are not merely a continuation of their parents’ lives. Every child deserves their name; they have a destiny that may not necessarily align with their parents. Zechariah sang praises to God when his speech was restored. He repented of complaining and doubting. Like Zechariah, learn to praise God even when things appear very difficult.2026-06-22 23:16:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-narrow-door-of-faith-3Letting your light shine in a world that loves darkness is like swimming against the tide. Embrace the difficult choice of doing what is right, even if it is unpopular. If you are threatened for doing what is right, trust in God as Hezekiah did. God knows how to fight for his children.2026-06-21 21:43:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-speck-and-the-log-2It is easy to judge people when we are not in their shoes, do not understand them, or have never experienced their situation. It is very easy to condemn a footballer when you are not the one kicking the ball before a crowd of 45,000 people. It is easy to condemn a politician for stealing public funds when you have never been in a position with such access to public funds.2026-06-21 00:17:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/keys-to-overcoming-fearWhen you are terrified, open your mouth and start singing praises. Be like Paul and Silas, who could sing from prison and the glory of God manifested mightily. The chains were broken, and all the prisoners were set free. Faced with threats on every side from many who wanted his downfall, Jeremiah prays: “O Lord of hosts, who triest the righteous, who seest the heart and the mind, let me see thy vengeance upon them, for to thee have I committed my cause.”2026-06-20 00:19:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/you-can-not-serve-god-and-mammonToday’s first reading continues the story of Joash, the young king who bit the hand that fed him. Despite all that the priest Jehoiada did to protect him from being slain by Athaliah, Joash failed to protect Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada. Another evil of King Joash was his support for idol worship. Under his watch, Israel served Asherim, abandoning God’s ways. Nemesis caught up with Joash when the Syrian army, with only a few men, massacred the great army of Judah.2026-06-18 19:36:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/where-are-your-treasures-are-they-secure-1Do not kill anyone for the sake of the fleeting things of this world. The story of Athaliah confirms Jesus’ statement to Peter on the night of his arrest: “Those who kill by the sword will die by the sword.” (Matthew 26:52). Jesus says that the eye is the lamp of the body. In other words, your life is determined by what you see (the things you focus on). If your eyes are sound (fix your gaze on heaven), your body will be light.2026-06-17 19:38:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/prayer-the-secret-of-elijah-and-elisha-s-success-1To pray well, you must try to listen to what God is saying in the depths of your heart, and this is only possible when you do not talk too much. Jesus says, “In praying, do not heap up empty phrases.” Jesus warns against using prayer to attract others’ applause.2026-06-16 22:43:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/choose-your-reward-if-you-seek-you-will-find-1Elijah told Elisha, “Ask what I shall do for you before I am taken from you.” And Elisha said: “I pray you, let me inherit a double share of your spirit.” (2 Kings 2:9). Elisha, like Solomon, was given a blank cheque to ask for anything. He could have asked for riches, long life or the death of his enemies, but he asked for a double share of Elijah’s spirit. When I pray, what do I ask for? Jesus said, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Luke 11:9). With God, all things are possible. If you do not seek, you will not find.2026-06-15 22:22:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/love-your-enemies-let-god-repay-their-evil-deeds-1Forgiveness is hard, yet it is the only thing that makes us different from the Gentiles. Practising sincere forgiveness is the only thing that makes us like Christ. To have a forgiving heart is to have a heart that takes no pleasure in the death of a sinner. (cf. Ezekiel 18:23). Don’t wish evil for anyone, and if you ever get the chance to retaliate for a wrong done to you, use it as an opportunity to practice forgiveness.2026-06-14 21:48:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/responding-to-human-wickedness-in-the-world-1God knows how to deal with the wicked. The fact that Jesus admonishes us to love our enemy or turn the other cheek when we are slapped does not mean that God supports wickedness. Today’s Gospel passage can be summarised as: “Do not take laws into your hands.” God is not blind. If He can see what we are thinking in our hearts, He can also see what is happening in the world.2026-06-13 21:51:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/look-at-the-brighter-side-don-t-be-scared-of-starting-smallGod’s blessings do not come to us in a vacuum. When you pray, go out and work so that your work becomes the instrument through which you receive God’s blessing. When you are inspired, don’t let your ideas waste away in your head; write them down and start working on them. When you see the brighter side, pray about it and act on it. If you only listen (or read) today’s homily and do nothing about it, then this homily will not work. Consider the thousands of churches in our society today, alongside the level of decadence, and you cannot help but see that our problem is action.2026-06-12 22:19:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/be-a-person-of-integrity-2The moment Elisha sensed his calling, he took the yoke of oxen, slew them, boiled their flesh, and gave it to the people. They all ate, and then he rose, went after Elijah, and ministered to him. Interestingly, this is exactly what Jesus required of Peter and the other apostles (including the seventy others). Jesus also required this of the rich young man: “Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” (Mark 10:21).2026-06-11 21:19:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/learn-from-the-gentle-and-lowly-heart-of-jesus-1Besides simply coming to Him, Jesus wants us to take His yoke and learn from him. In a world where might is right and people would rather have their way with violence, Jesus wants us to know from his simplicity, gentleness and lowliness. As he said: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Peter wanted to fight on the night of His arrest, but Jesus said: “Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” (Matthew 26:52).2026-06-10 20:36:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/saint-barnabas-the-son-of-encouragement-1The name Barnabas means “Son of Encouragement.” This name became a prophecy of Barnabas’ life. Barnabas, through his unwavering belief in Paul’s potential, persuaded the early Christian community to accept Paul as a disciple and played a pivotal role in shaping Paul’s future as a successful preacher.2026-06-09 18:34:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/elijah-s-challenge-our-challenge-3If you are on God’s side, be assured of victory. Elijah asked the people to drench the offerings with water three times to prove that God’s power is greater than what science can explain. Elijah did not need to shout or cut his skin like the prophets of Baal. Elijah prayed with faith, and God granted his request immediately.2026-06-08 15:45:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/you-are-salt-you-are-light-1You are light; you lead, not copy. You do not follow the trends; you create trends. Light bulbs do not need speakers; they speak by doing their jobs. They don’t pretend. If you turn a light bulb on, it will continue to shine even if no one is in the room. Avoid living a fake Christian life – actions speak louder than words. Shine even if no one is clapping.2026-06-07 22:36:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-beatitudes-god-s-recipe-for-happiness-1Practice the Beatitudes; be merciful, and forgive quickly and completely. I will tell you one secret: “No one ever became happy because of revenge.” Inflicting pain on others because they hurt you in the past only increases your sorrows. Whatever you give out, you get back double, and the cycle never ends. Let the pain end with you; forgive and let everything go. Be a peacemaker; do not let yourself become an instrument others use to fight their enemies or settle quarrels and disputes. Be pure in heart; do not wish evil for anybody; do not make room for evil spirits in your heart by watching pornography or feasting on indecent thoughts.2026-06-06 23:14:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-body-and-blood-of-jesus-christ-1As proof of His love, God offers us His flesh and blood to eat so that by so doing, we would be in communion (blood covenant) with God, share in His life, and God Himself would enter and remain inside us. “He who eats my flesh, and drinks my blood abides in me and I in him.” (John 6:56). In all the religions in the world, Christianity is the only religion where God is this close to the people.2026-06-05 19:05:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/beware-of-false-and-fake-teachers-1Firstly, they are teachers who do not practice what they teach, wolves in sheep’s clothing, actors on stage and devils in secret. Secondly, false and fake teachers are people who become professionals in telling people exactly what they like to hear.2026-06-04 20:42:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/never-give-up-hold-on-to-god-s-word-1Being a Christian has never and will never be easy. Living out the dictates of our Christian calling requires a lot of personal sacrifices, because it is not the popular way of the world, and it attracts the world’s hatred. “Because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.” (John 15:19).2026-06-03 20:19:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/love-god-by-loving-your-neighbour-2As simple as it sounds, loving our neighbours as ourselves is a sacrifice. When we love others, they respond with hatred. They take advantage of us when we are kind, sincere and open. If you expect people to appreciate you for living a righteous life, love you for loving them, or even reciprocate your kindness, you are wasting time. Whatever good you do for others, know that you do it for God.