https://www.bhlpmedia.com2026-06-13 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.2026-06-02 21:13:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/in-tough-times-do-not-be-ashamed-of-god-1Do not be ashamed of testifying to our Lord, … but share in suffering for the gospel in the power of God.” (2 Timothy 1:7-8). Jesus Himself declared: “So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven; but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32-33).2026-06-01 21:08:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-power-of-discernment-2The worst kind of enemy is the one who comes to you as a friend. It is easier to avoid a known enemy than to hide from an enemy who pretends to love you. In today’s Gospel passage, the Pharisees and Herodians came to Jesus pretending to be his friends. They began by praising him. Who doesn’t like to be praised? Be careful of praise singers. Not all that glitters is gold.2026-05-31 23:22:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/empty-we-came-and-empty-we-shall-return-1The tenants in Jesus’ parable forgot they were only tenants, that the land could never be theirs. Nowadays, you hear phrases such as: “my body”, “my truth”, etc. We live in a world that has turned its back on God. A world where people live as if there is no God. It is not just your body; it is God’s temple. You don’t own yourself; you must account for your life before God. There is a day of reckoning.2026-05-30 23:10:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/celebrating-the-holy-trinity-in-a-troubled-worldAs we celebrate the Trinity, let us think of our oneness as humans: we all came from one God and are related to one another. If we trace our family origins, we will discover we are more united than we often assume. St. Paul says, “Mend your ways, heed my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.”2026-05-29 19:55:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/light-needs-no-permission-authority-to-shine-1The chief priests asked Jesus who authorised him to cleanse the temple. They did not know they were talking to God. Does anyone need permission to clean their house? Jesus had performed several signs and wonders that only God could do, yet none of them convinced them that He was God; their hearts were hardened. If you are waiting for anyone to give you approval before doing what is right (what God has put into your heart to do), you will wait forever.2026-05-28 23:39:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/flee-from-hypocrisy-cleanse-your-temple-everyday-1Jesus did not curse the temple; instead, he restored its original purpose by driving out those who were buying and selling and scattering their tables. If we must bear fruit, we must constantly look inwards and cleanse ourselves of those things within us that God hates. At the end of each day, take some moments to examine your conscience and find out if there are things to be thrown away or built upon.2026-05-27 23:26:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/lord-open-my-eyes-that-i-may-see-who-i-am-1St. Peter emphasises our call to holiness by describing us as priests. As priests, we are a chosen race. That is, we are set apart and different from the rest of the world. We have been “called out of darkness into God’s marvellous light.” Bartimaeus could have asked for money, cars, houses, and so on, but he only asked for his sight. Let us pray that God may open our eyes to see who we are and what truly matters.2026-05-26 22:52:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/all-flesh-is-grass-serve-one-another-in-humility-1When James and John asked for these special seats, Jesus tried to discourage them by asking: “Are you able to drink the chalice that I drink, or to be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptised?” Without asking Him to explain the meaning of the chalice or the baptism, James and John said, “We are able.” As the saying goes, talk is cheap, but actions speak louder than words.2026-05-25 22:11:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/seek-first-god-s-kingdom-you-will-not-lack-2“There is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands with persecutions and in the age to come eternal life.” (Mark 10:29-30).2026-05-24 23:37:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/celebrating-mary-the-mother-of-the-church-4We are not giving Mary too much praise by celebrating her as Mother of the Church; instead, we are only recognising the honour that God gave to her by taking flesh in her womb. Mary is the Mother of the Church because she fulfilled the prophetic declaration in Genesis. She was present at all key moments in the church’s development, and as her children, it is our responsibility to take her home.2026-05-24 00:24:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-holy-spirit-is-the-life-of-the-church-1The Holy Spirit is everything to us. The Holy Spirit is our Life. He is the breath of God in the life of a Christian. Therefore, as we celebrate the Coming of the Holy Spirit today, let us incline ourselves more readily to His mighty working in our lives. If we are good Christians and bear fruit for God, keeping His Commandments means we have the Holy Spirit in us.2026-05-22 22:17:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/follow-jesus-stop-the-comparison-2Avoid using others to judge your progress in life. We are social beings and tend to follow the crowd. Also, we derive a sense of achievement from knowing that we are doing better than others, especially those within our close circle. Even among Jesus’ disciples, there were rivalries and arguments about who was the greatest. (cf. Luke 9:46, Luke 22:24). Peter wanted to know if John would have to carry a heavier cross, but this inquiry was never necessary.2026-05-21 21:00:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/when-the-going-is-tough-love-keeps-you-going-3We all claim to love God, but the true test of our love for God is the quality of our sacrifice. If I say I love God, am I willing to let go of everything else for His sake? Many claim to love God but are only interested in the outcome of their relationship with God. Hence, when circumstances seem to offer nothing in return, they become cold towards God.2026-05-20 20:40:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/united-we-stand-divided-we-fall-4When Paul stood before the tribunal, he immediately noticed a deep divide among those who brought him to trial. Applying the wisdom of a serpent and the innocence of a dove, Paul decided to take advantage of the division between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. Paul introduced himself as a Pharisee on trial for the issue of the resurrection of the dead. The moment he said this, there was an uproar in the assembly.2026-05-19 20:41:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/surviving-as-sheep-amid-wolves-1Jesus defines the Christian life as a missionary enterprise. “As thou didst send me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.” (John 17:18) To be a Christian is to be on a mission: to preach the Gospel and make disciples of all nations. We are not here to become wealthy or successful but to know God, love God, serve God and be happy with God forever.2026-05-18 19:47:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/how-to-conquer-death-1Rather than praying for a long life, let us pray for a life that has a significant impact. Rather than wish death away, let us pray for the grace to accomplish our purpose on earth. Rather than fear death, let us fear sin, whatever would make us unworthy of being with the saints in heaven.2026-05-17 21:19:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/be-of-good-cheer-joy-as-a-fruit-of-the-holy-spirit-1If you are stuck in a hole, you can either cry (complain, shout, make a fuss, blame everybody, insult God, regret being alive, etc.) or find even the tiniest glimmer of light and start climbing out. Paul and Silas were stuck in prison; they were facing tribulation. Their hands and feet were chained to the walls, but no one could chain their spirits. In the heart of prison, they demonstrated their strength and resilience, cheerfully sang songs of praise; behold, there was a manifestation of the Holy Spirit.2026-05-16 22:38:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-power-of-the-upper-room-2Perhaps, you do not even have an upper room. Why not create one today? If you consider prayer important, then just as you have a room in your house dedicated to cooking (the kitchen), you should at least dedicate a space for prayer, call it your upper room. Make use of your upper room. Spend more time in your upper room. Prayer is the master key!2026-05-15 19:46:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/prayer-an-antidote-for-sorrow-1Today, Jesus reveals the third strategy for dealing with the world’s hatred: Prayer. We often sing: “Prayer is the key. Prayer is the Key. Prayer is the master key. Jesus started with prayer and ended with prayer. Prayer is the master key.” Prayer is the key to unlocking happiness amid the troubles that must come our way if we obey God’s commandments in a world that prefers darkness to light.2026-05-14 22:16:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/nothing-lasts-forever-sorrow-turns-into-joy-2In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus likens these persecutions to the pains a woman feels when she is about to give birth: “When a woman is in travail, she has sorrow because her hour has come; but when she is delivered of the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a child is born into the world. You have sorrow now, but I will see you again; your hearts will rejoice…” (John 16:20-23).2026-05-13 20:52:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/go-and-make-disciples-of-all-nations-1By ascending into heaven, Jesus did not create a distance between himself and humanity; his Ascension confirms that we all have a final destination beyond this earth. Jesus is still with us. Jesus is always with us. In fact, we must never forget Jesus’ last words in today’s Gospel passage: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20).2026-05-12 22:11:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-holy-spirit-source-of-all-truth-6The Athenians did not accept Paul because they couldn’t face the truth. They acknowledged their ignorance by making an Altar with the inscription: “To an unknown god,” but when Paul brought the truth to them, they resisted it.2026-05-11 23:16:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-holy-spirit-helper-and-teacher-1The Holy Spirit is our helper; He gets things done. Jesus said, “If I do not go away, the Counsellor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.” Never assume you are on your own. Learn to be conscious of God’s presence in and around you every moment.2026-05-10 21:28:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-holy-spirit-ever-present-help-in-moments-of-danger-2The Holy Spirit is the principal agent of evangelisation. In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus describes the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Truth who bears witness to Him. Without the Holy Spirit, we cannot know the truth about God. We cannot witness to God without first receiving the witness of the Holy Spirit. Meanwhile, even when we witness God to our fellow human beings, our success depends entirely on the Holy Spirit.2026-05-09 21:50:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/get-set-the-holy-spirit-is-coming-1In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus introduces us to the third person of the Trinity – the Holy Spirit, the Counsellor, the Spirit of Truth, and the indwelling presence of God in the life of the believer. As we gradually approach the Feast of Pentecost, our readings today present an urgent call upon us to intensify our prayers for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our lives.2026-05-08 20:20:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/why-the-world-hates-christians-1The world hates Christians because it sees a reflection of Christ in them. “And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil.” (John 3:19). The world prefers darkness to light. Evil is always more attractive than good. If you are not experiencing opposition from the world, it means there is nothing about you that points to Christ; you are not a threat to the kingdom of darkness because they see you as one of theirs.2026-05-07 21:21:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/you-are-my-friends-if-you-do-what-i-command-you-5What does it mean to love one another as God has loved us? It means that we pour ourselves out for the good of our fellow brothers and sisters. To love like God is to be a Prodigal Father ready to forgive as many as seventy-seven times seven times.2026-05-06 23:10:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/that-your-joy-may-be-full-4“Rivers don’t drink their water; trees do not eat their fruit; the sun does not shine on itself, and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is… life is good when you are happy, but much better when others are happy because of you.”2026-05-05 23:02:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/to-be-fruitful-abide-in-jesus-1There is a saying, “What is beyond six is more than seven.” Regardless of your profession, pay attention to your spiritual life and do not depend solely on your human efforts and skills. Jesus tells us today: “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.”2026-05-04 21:18:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/a-different-kind-of-peace-2Develop a thick skin ready to handle “spiritual stress” during moments of tribulation. Be willing, like Job, to accept whatever comes your way, knowing that God remains forever your loving Father. Let not your hearts be troubled. Challenges are part of life. If the road is too smooth, the journey would be tedious. Just keep moving. Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.2026-05-03 20:25:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/never-give-up-when-rejected-1Never judge your worth by the negative behaviour of others. Did Jesus remain in Nazareth after He was rejected? He didn’t need to force anyone to believe; he left them and went elsewhere. The same Barnabas and Paul who ran like thieves from Iconium became gods at Lystra. Barnabas became Zeus, and Paul; they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker. For healing a cripple who had never walked from birth, they could not stop the people from offering sacrifices to them. Go where you are appreciated.2026-05-02 16:38:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/on-christ-the-solid-rock-i-stand-1By referring to Himself as the way, the truth, and the life, Jesus is telling us that He is not just a shepherd who guides us along the right path, but also the very road we are to follow. Jesus wants us to understand that He is not simply a shepherd who answers our questions; He is the very answer to all that bothers us. Jesus is teaching us today that He is not just a shepherd who protects us from danger, He is also the very life that sustains our existence.2026-05-01 20:47:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/whatever-you-ask-in-jesus-name-it-is-done-1Paul and Barnabas spoke first to the Jews, but the Jews reviled them and contradicted everything they said. Meanwhile, the Gentiles gladly accepted the message and glorified God, and many believed. God’s will must be done, and His plans must come to pass. If we also behave like the Jews, God will work with others who are willing.2026-05-01 00:41:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/let-not-your-hearts-be-troubled-4How Do We Turn Off The Worry-Machine in Us? Jesus answers: “Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms.” In other words, the cure for constant worry is faith in God. Remember that the book of Hebrews defines faith as “the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). To have faith is to be assured of God’s protection even when all you see with your eyes is danger.2026-04-29 21:05:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-mother-of-jesus-was-there-4Mary is the definition of an intercessor. If we ask human intercessors to pray for us, we should not be afraid to ask Mary to pray for us, whether we are Catholics or not. Asking for her intercession is not worshipping her. Today, we celebrate Mary’s intercession for Africa. When Herod sought to kill the baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph took shelter in Africa. At a time when our continent is facing turmoil and suffering under the yoke of neocolonialism, we need Mother Mary’s intercession more than ever.2026-04-28 21:50:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-great-commissioning-at-antioch-4If we desire to hear from the Holy Spirit, we must devote time to prayer and fasting. Without prayer, we are powerless against our enemies. When we fast, we involve our whole body in prayer. Fasting deepens our hunger and thirst for God. Fasting helps us control the desires of the flesh. If you want to hear from the Holy Spirit, there should be no contradiction between what you externally profess and what you do.2026-04-28 21:50:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-great-commissioning-at-antioch-3If we desire to hear from the Holy Spirit, we must devote time to prayer and fasting. Without prayer, we are powerless against our enemies. When we fast, we involve our whole body in prayer. Fasting deepens our hunger and thirst for God. Fasting helps us control the desires of the flesh. If you want to hear from the Holy Spirit, there should be no contradiction between what you externally profess and what you do.2026-04-28 21:50:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-great-commissioning-at-antioch-2If we desire to hear from the Holy Spirit, we must devote time to prayer and fasting. Without prayer, we are powerless against our enemies. When we fast, we involve our whole body in prayer. Fasting deepens our hunger and thirst for God. Fasting helps us control the desires of the flesh. If you want to hear from the Holy Spirit, there should be no contradiction between what you externally profess and what you do.2026-04-28 21:50:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-great-commissioning-at-antioch-1If we desire to hear from the Holy Spirit, we must devote time to prayer and fasting. Without prayer, we are powerless against our enemies. When we fast, we involve our whole body in prayer. Fasting deepens our hunger and thirst for God. Fasting helps us control the desires of the flesh. If you want to hear from the Holy Spirit, there should be no contradiction between what you externally profess and what you do.2026-04-27 20:43:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/what-happened-at-antioch-2What Happened At Antioch? Firstly, “The hand of the Lord was with them and a great number that believed turned to the Lord” (Acts 11:21). This teaches us that the success of evangelisation depends on God. The believers who took the Gospel to Antioch were not exceptional (their names are not even mentioned). When news of the massive number of converts reached the Church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch to verify the report and encourage the believers.2026-04-26 22:47:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-good-shepherd-gives-life-to-the-sheep-2Peter’s experience in Caesarea (the Gentile town where Jesus made Peter head of the Church) teaches us to avoid judging people (or looking down on them) because they are not yet baptised. It shows that Jesus is a good shepherd who makes room for everyone, regardless of nationality, tribe, creed, or race. Peter was shocked that the so-called “pagans” received the Holy Spirit as the early Christians gathered in the upper room on Pentecost Day.2026-04-25 21:56:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-lord-is-my-shepherd-there-is-nothing-i-shall-want-1“Though I should walk in the valley of the shadow of death, no evil would I fear. For you are with me.” Get this. God does not prevent us from “walking through the valley of death”; He doesn’t stop us from passing through the fire. He makes us go through all of these to teach us that no matter what we face, He deserves our complete trust.2026-04-24 21:04:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/wrap-yourself-in-humility-lessons-from-st-mark-1It is believed that Mark was among the Seventy whom Jesus sent out two by two into the surrounding countries in Luke 10:1-20. As Luke narrates, the seventy returned rejoicing, declaring that the evil spirits obeyed their bidding. This is the same reality Mark conveys in the concluding part of his Gospel passage, which we read today. “And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by signs that attended it.” (Mark 16:20).2026-04-23 20:41:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/have-faith-jesus-lives-in-you-2The Holy Eucharist is the best protection any human can ever have. As Jesus protected the Christians in Damascus from Saul’s raid, Jesus would surely protect you from the plans of your enemies, whether known or unknown. As a communicant, no one can cut short your life or kill you before your time.2026-04-22 23:58:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/do-you-understand-what-you-are-reading-2Philip’s encounter with the Eunuch successfully led to his conversion and subsequent baptism. This success did not come from Philip’s eloquence, holiness, knowledge, teaching skills, ability to work miracles or respectful behaviour. God alone deserves all the glory because He prepared the heart of the Eunuch to receive His Word. Jesus explains this in today’s Gospel passage: “No one can come to me unless the Father draws him.” (John 6:44).2026-04-21 17:45:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/from-ashes-to-glory-2Today’s First Reading teaches us that God can bring good out of even the most painful circumstances. Saul’s persecution pushed the church out of its comfort zone, leading to the discovery of many believers’ talents and gifts. Like food that has to be cooked before its nutritional value comes out, hardship cooks us. It transforms us, making us stronger, more resilient. One shining example is Philip, who was forced to go to Samaria. Philip converted multitudes, and God used him to work great signs and wonders.2026-04-20 19:13:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/take-the-whole-world-but-give-me-jesus-2Jesus taught that while the manna was earthly food (never satisfied), the bread from heaven truly satisfies. The people said, “Give us this bread always.” Jesus replied: “I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35). In other words, to have Jesus is better than having the whole world. No wonder St. Augustine said, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in God.” Only Jesus can give us true satisfaction. Stephen was not afraid of dying because He knew he had Jesus.2026-04-19 21:44:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/do-not-labour-for-food-that-perishes-2Stephen was a gifted deacon, full of the Holy Spirit and blessed with wisdom, deep insight and the ability to see visions. In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus warns the crowds seeking Him that they must labour for food that endures (guarantees eternal life). Although Stephen was appointed to serve at tables (labour for perishable food), he understood that he had a higher calling. Stephen’s life exemplifies one who laboured for the food of eternal life2026-04-18 18:05:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/god-never-failed-you-just-didn-t-understandLike the two disciples, many of us become disappointed with God because we assume God’s kingdom is all about finding prosperity here on earth. The crowd met Jesus the next day and demanded another miracle of loaves and Jesus told them: “Do not labour for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life.” (John 6:27) At the end of the day, just because Jesus was not willing to give them ordinary bread to eat again, “many of his disciples (like these two disciples) drew back and no longer went about with him.” (John 6:66)2026-04-17 17:35:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/even-in-chaos-god-is-never-far-from-you-3God knows how to write straight on crooked lines. The selection of deacons stemmed from the crisis that ensued over food. What the devil thought would bring an end to the church became an opportunity to discover great talents that would eventually succeed the apostles. St. Augustine says, “God will never allow His children to suffer unless it is because He wants to bring something good out of it.” If God permits a crisis in your life, know that He is planning something big.2026-04-16 21:45:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-miracle-of-the-loaves-is-the-miracle-of-the-church-2Every great tree starts with a seed. When you hold the seed in your hand, it takes faith to see the tree. The council never imagined that this group of uneducated fishermen would amount to anything. Philip said to Jesus: “Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.” (John 6:7). You don’t need two hundred denarii to start something great. Start with whatever is available, no matter how poor or inadequate it may seem. As Jesus prayed over the bread and fish, pray over the little you have and leave the rest for God.2026-04-15 20:02:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/we-must-obey-god-rather-than-men-2The fact that the high priest and his council dared to face the men who miraculously vanished from prison and even threatened them teaches me that no matter how many battles we fight and win, our enemies will not rest. Satan knows how powerful God is, but he never stops waging battles with God’s children. Temptations never really end.2026-04-14 18:55:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/no-one-can-fight-god-and-succeed-1When the apostles were arrested, God was silent. God allowed the jailers to secure the prison doors because He wanted to prove that no chain, padlock, piece of metal, wood, bronze or any created object could stop the Gospel. Even those who never heard the Gospel heard that the apostles were imprisoned but found in the temple preaching. In other words, throwing the apostles in prison further helped to spread the Gospel.2026-04-13 22:04:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/love-the-hallmark-of-a-true-believer-4The secret to practising what these early believers did is refusing to be possessed by what you own. Becoming rich is not a sin, but being possessed by one’s wealth is a sin. Once upon a time, a rich young man asked Jesus about the secret of inheriting eternal life. Out of love for him, Jesus told him to sell all his possessions and give the money to the poor, after which he could return to follow Jesus. The young man walked away sorrowfully. The believers in today’s first reading did exactly what Jesus asked the young man to do. They did this because their possessions did not possess them.2026-04-12 22:41:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/set-on-fire-for-the-gospel-3Anytime we reflect on the earliest Christian communities, as we have them in the Acts of the Apostles, we cannot help but feel sad at the situation in our churches today. The principle at work back then was: “When one member suffers, all suffer with him or her.” Does this principle still operate in our churches today? Do we still gather to pray for ourselves? Or have we become too busy to pray? Do we still have faith in the power of prayer?2026-04-11 14:42:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/divine-mercy-god-s-easter-gift-to-mankind-1When you go for confession, and a priest says, “Your Sins are forgiven,” know that you are enjoying the Divine Mercy of God because the priest has received the Holy Spirit at ordination and has been empowered by Jesus to forgive sins. In the sacrament of penance, you are not confessing to a man; you are confessing to someone reborn through the breath of Jesus, as we read in today’s Gospel passage.2026-04-10 21:40:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/throw-away-doubts-and-your-fears-will-vanish-2Regardless of the apostles’ weaknesses, Jesus still entrusted them with the mission: “Go into the world and preach the Gospel to the whole creation.” You don’t have to be perfect to become God’s instrument of salvation. You only need to be willing to accept correction and to develop a strong daily desire to improve. Do you notice that the apostles did not defend themselves or offer excuses, unlike Saul? They did not pass the blame like Adam and Eve; they accepted their faults, learned their lessons and moved on stronger.2026-04-10 02:26:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/jesus-is-the-only-wayPeter’s failure that night was God’s way of telling Peter that he is called to be a fisher of men (not of fish). It was also God’s way of teaching him about divine providence. Are you experiencing failure in some aspect of your life? It is time to ask: “Am I doing what God wants of me?” If God has given you an assignment, it will be hard to succeed in something else if you abandon God’s call.2026-04-08 22:41:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/not-by-our-power-but-by-the-power-of-god-2The man clung to Peter and John, and everyone ran together into Solomon’s portico. Peter addressed them: “Men of Israel, why do you stare as though we had made him walk by our power or piety?” Never worship God’s ministers; even the devil can heal in the name of Jesus Christ. On the other hand, never assume you are too small (or too sinful) to invoke the name of Jesus Christ. You don’t have to be ordained to be a healer.2026-04-07 20:06:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-healing-of-the-paralytic-and-the-two-disciplesAlthough Jesus worked many miracles demonstrating his concern for our material well-being and physical health, He was more concerned about eternal life. Jesus said to the woman at the well, “Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst; the water that I shall give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:13-14) Like the lame man who asked for alms, we would always be disappointed with the church until we realised that Jesus did not establish the church to replace the government.2026-04-06 22:12:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/jesus-christ-is-risen-what-shall-we-do-2In response to their question, Peter mentioned two points: a. “Repent and be baptised for the forgiveness of your sins” and b. “Save yourself from this crooked generation.” What sins are holding me down spiritually? If today we make up our minds to turn a new leaf, God, like the Prodigal Father, is ready to receive us. Today’s Psalm says: “His merciful love fills the earth.” One great saint said, “God is never tired of forgiving us; we are the ones who get tired of asking His forgiveness.” Never assume your sins are too much. Repent today and return to God, your first love. The second aspect of Peter’s recommendation is connected to the first: repenting means we save ourselves from the evils in the world.2026-04-05 20:42:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/fear-not-go-and-announce-the-good-news-2Most of Jesus’ miracles happened in Galilee. Jesus worked his first miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding. There, Jesus healed the royal official’s son, the centurion’s servant, Peter’s mother-in-law, the ten lepers, the blind man, etc. In Galilee, Jesus walked on water, produced a coin from a fish’s mouth, and drove out demons. I realised that Galilee was not merely a geographical circumscription but a symbol of faith.2026-04-05 03:19:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/rise-and-shine-jesus-is-alive-2How do we make our proclamation of Christ’s resurrection concrete? a. Choose Jesus instead of Barabbas. b. Prioritise Jesus over money. (Do not sell Jesus for 30 silver coins.) c. Defend your faith in public. Don’t keep quiet when people ask what you believe. d. Don’t hate or envy anyone like the Jews who wanted Jesus dead by all means. e. Don’t follow the crowd (like Pilate); stand by your beliefs. f. Don’t build your faith on signs and wonders, as the people who wanted Jesus to jump down from the cross did. g. Forgive wrongs patiently, as Jesus said: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”2026-04-03 21:17:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/oh-holy-night-retracing-our-salvation-history-2This is the night when God led our forebears, Israel’s children, from slavery in Egypt and made them pass dry-shod through the Red Sea. This is the night that God banished the darkness of sin with a pillar of fire. This is the night that, even now, throughout the world, sets Christian believers apart from worldly vices and the gloom of sin, leading them to grace and joining them with his holy ones. This is the night Christ broke the prison bars of death and rose victorious from the underworld…2026-04-02 23:51:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-goodness-of-good-friday-2Good Friday shows God understands our pains. He knows what it feels like to love and be rejected, to be betrayed, angry, hungry, insulted, dissatisfied, sick, weak, or sorrowful. Good Friday teaches us that Jesus once felt what you are going through today.2026-04-01 22:01:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/celebrating-jesus-our-passover-lamb-2If by the words “do this in memory of me”, priests are other Christs (capable of turning bread and wine into Christ’s body and blood and performing other sacraments), then priests have been entrusted with so much power. Yes, priests have the power to bind and lose; they can forgive (or retain) sins. (Cf. John 20:21-23). Knowing immediately that this could lead to pride and abuse of power, Jesus did something that would make a lasting impression, an act we shall repeat during this Mass – Jesus bent down to wash His disciples’ feet.2026-03-31 21:23:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/spiritual-creativity-the-opposite-of-betrayal-2Spiritual Creativity is obedience to that tiny voice of conscience within us. It is following God’s commandments regardless of what society thinks. It is doing God’s will without questioning or arguing. The fact that the disciples were asking shows they had not used this room before. They did not even know what to expect, but they obeyed.2026-03-30 21:12:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/one-of-you-will-betray-me-1The moment Judas took the bread from Jesus and ate, “Satan entered him.” What does this mean? Judas was no longer on the fence; his mind was made up. Not even a morsel of bread (show of love) from Jesus could change his mind. The more I listen to the devil, the sooner I reach a point when I am no longer afraid of betraying God. At this point, I am more concerned about making more money (or whatever the devil promises) than loving God. I begin to act as one without conscience.2026-03-29 19:27:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/god-sees-our-hearts-1Judas Iscariot said, “This oil could have been sold and the money given to the poor.” Meanwhile, he said this not because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief. Do you sometimes feel that some people are doing too much for God? Let God be the judge. We may deceive others by pretending to be good, but nothing is hidden from God.2026-03-28 23:02:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-passion-of-jesus-christ-and-the-rest-of-us-1Judas used a kiss (i.e. a friendly signal) to identify Jesus. Jesus said to Judas, “Friend, why are you here?” letting Judas know that he was still his friend despite the betrayal. Jesus never held any grudge against Judas. Whether we like it or not, betrayal will come. The question is: how quickly are you willing to forgive your friends?2026-03-27 23:06:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-envy-and-fear-of-the-jews-3Child of God, let us examine our conscience: Do I feel threatened by anyone doing well? In all sincerity, are there certain persons I secretly envy and pray for their downfall because they have become successful or are now far ahead of me? Do I kill through character assassination – bearing false tales about others just to bring them down? Perhaps I am guilty of the fear of the Jews. Repent. Let others shine. Celebrate the greatness in each person. Be humble enough to accept the truth.2026-03-26 22:42:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/remain-hopeful-in-moments-of-adversity-1Jeremiah and Jesus were provoked in our readings today, and we have much to learn from their reaction. Jeremiah prayed a prayer of surrender. He asks God to fight on his behalf: “O Lord of hosts, who test the righteous, who see the heart and the mind, let me see your vengeance upon them for to you have I committed my cause.” (Jeremiah 20:12).2026-03-25 21:42:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/abraham-hoped-against-hope-1To hope in God is to believe He can bring life out of what is already dead. Our hope is never based on our visible circumstances; instead, it is built solely on what God can do. This hope operates through the eyes of faith. Like Abraham, you may consider your body as good as dead, but let your focus be on what God is capable of doing. Don’t be distracted by your situation; look at God instead. Do not make the mistake of the Jews, who were only focused on Jesus’ humanity without seeing His divinity.2026-03-24 22:12:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/great-things-happen-when-we-say-yes-to-god-3It is not easy to say “Yes” to God. However, once we say “Yes” to God, we become God’s instruments of salvation in our world. St. Teresa of Avila says, “Christ has no body now but yours. Yours are the eyes through which Christ looks with compassion on the world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands through which he blesses all the world.” God needs you to cooperate with Him.2026-03-23 22:23:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-danger-of-ingratitude-and-negative-attitude-1No matter how dire your situation seems, always maintain a positive attitude. Trust that God is giving you the best for now and that He is leading you somewhere. Good days bring memories, bad days teach lessons, and worst days bring endurance. No matter how painful your experiences are, learn to look at the bright side.2026-03-22 20:47:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-lord-is-my-shepherd-2Dear friends, it is always better to die for God’s sake than to live in sin. Nevertheless, when we stand for God, God never disregards us. Our Psalmist today sings: “The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want… He is true to his name if I should walk in the valley of darkness, no evil will I fear… You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes.”2026-03-21 20:17:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/welcome-to-life-beyond-the-grave-1Like Lazarus, who was bound all over, sin ties us down and keeps us stagnated spiritually. That is why we need Jesus in our lives. And it really doesn’t matter how deep sin may have crushed us. It is not too late today to repent and begin to live a new life in Christ.2026-03-20 21:28:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/how-to-pray-and-act-in-difficult-times-2In today’s Gospel passage, the crowds listening to Jesus were divided in their opinions. This is typical of any crowd. This is why we must avoid being swayed by public opinion, lest we become like a palm tree that sways in different directions depending on the wind. We must praise the courageous soldiers who were sent to arrest Jesus, but after hearing him preach, they returned to the Pharisees to say, “No man has ever spoken like this man.”2026-03-19 22:17:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/holiness-is-a-reproach-to-the-wicked-3The Book of Wisdom says: “Ungodly men reasoned unsoundly: ‘Let us lie in wait for the righteous man, because he is inconvenient to us and opposes our actions. Let us test him with insult and torture.” (Cf. Wisdom 2:12-21). Evil doers, having made themselves God’s enemies, are constantly at war with God’s children. In Revelation 12:17, we read: “Then the dragon was angry with the woman, and went off to make war on the rest of her children, those who keep the commandments of God and hold the testimony of Jesus.” Righteousness annoys those who have sold their souls to the devil.2026-03-18 21:35:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/st-joseph-model-of-fatherhood-2The Bible describes Joseph as a just man. (Matthew 1:19). This means he was a man of integrity. He was well-respected in the community. He had a good name. He was a man of justice. He was not wayward and believed in always doing what was right. Can it be said about me that I am a just person?2026-03-18 01:39:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/god-will-never-forget-you-1Are you asking: “God, where are you?” The answer is: “I am always here with you. I can never leave you, and you can never leave me.” The Psalmist put it beautifully: “Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there, your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast. If I say, ‘Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light around me become night,’ even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as day, for darkness is as light to you. You formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:7-13) God has not and can never abandon you.2026-03-17 00:47:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/employ-your-gifts-for-one-another-3St. Patrick, the beloved patron saint of Ireland, was originally from Roman Britain. When he was fourteen, Irish pirates captured him and took him to Ireland as a slave. His strong faith provided comfort and hope during his six years in captivity. A divine dream inspired Patrick to escape, and he eventually returned to Britain and reunited with his family. Feeling a sacred calling, Patrick became a priest and was later ordained a bishop. He was driven to bring Christianity to Ireland, arriving in Slane on 25 March 433.2026-03-16 00:03:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/it-is-done-go-in-peace-the-mass-is-ended-2Without further questions, “the official believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went his way.” When the priest says, “Go forth, the Mass is ended”, consider these words as coming from Jesus’ lips. Go home joyful, hopeful and happy. Go with positive expectations. The behaviour of this official is similar to that of Hannah, who believed the prophet Eli’s word.2026-03-14 20:14:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/ignorance-of-god-is-real-blindness-1The blindness of the Pharisees was caused by: 1. Envy. When you are envious of others, you are prepared to pull them down by any means, but no matter how hard you try, they remain above you. They couldn’t believe that Jesus was now doing what they themselves could not do. 2. Hatred. When you hate someone, there is nothing the person would do that would make sense. While others praised God, the Pharisees found fault: “He cannot be God because he did this on the Sabbath day.” Watch out when you become highly critical of others; it is a sign of hatred brewing in your heart.2026-03-13 21:43:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/god-desires-mercy-not-sacrifice-6Sometimes, we feel unworthy of approaching God’s presence. Satan, the accuser of the brethren (cf. Rev. 12:10), capitalises on our guilt to make us wallow deeper and deeper in sin. Satan, the liar per excellence (cf. John 8:44), tells us that there is no need to pray. Meanwhile, God is waiting for us to return home like the father in the story of the Prodigal Son. The best time to pray is when you are in the shoes of the tax collector.2026-03-12 22:46:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/the-first-and-greatest-commandment-2In all three synoptic Gospels, when Jesus was asked about the first commandment, He immediately added: “You shall love your neighbour as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:31, Cf. Matthew 22:36). In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus summed both commandments in one sentence: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself.” (Luke 10:27)2026-03-12 00:25:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/repent-do-not-harden-your-heartThose who accused Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebub did so because they felt Jesus had no power. Some Christians are quick to ascribe misfortunes to the devil but find it difficult to praise God when good things happen. Jesus described the devil as a strong man but made it clear that He is stronger: “When a strong man, fully armed, guards his palace, his goods are in peace; but when one stronger than he assails him and overcomes him, he takes away his armour in which he trusted, and divides his spoil.” (Luke 11:21-22). If you are more scared of the devil than God, your heart is hardened.2026-03-10 19:09:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/any-society-without-respect-for-laws-is-doomed-2In today’s first reading, Moses said: “Give heed to the statutes and the ordinances… that you may live and take possession of the land.” God means well to us by giving us the commandments. There is a reward for every act of obedience. Unfortunately, today’s Christians are more concerned about their discomfort than their disobedience2026-03-09 20:45:00https://www.bhlpmedia.com/daily-homilies/have-mercy-on-your-fellow-servant-1The Master addressed the servant, saying: “You wicked servant…” In other words, when we fail to extend God’s forgiveness to others, we are being wicked. The next time you feel like dealing with someone, think about how much God has forgiven you in the past. Think of what God could have done to you if He were not merciful. Jesus says: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31).