Sacred Heart Parish

11/01/2026

10/31/2026

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊 𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
The correct answer is A. Matrimony ✨

The three Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Matrimony belongs to the Sacraments at the Service of Communion. 🙏✝️

10/31/2026

🌱 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘'𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐌
𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒂 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏?
Which sacrament is ordinarily necessary for the forgiveness of mortal sins committed after Baptism?
A. Anointing of the Sick
B. Confirmation
C. Penance and Reconciliation
D. Holy Orders

10/30/2026

🌱 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘'𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐌
𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒂 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏?
Which of the following is NOT a Sacrament of Initiation?
A. Matrimony
B. Baptism
C. Confirmation
D. Eucharist

10/28/2026

*WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2026*

*30TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II*

*FEAST OF SS SIMON AND JUDE (APOSTLES)*

*NOT MUCH IS KNOWN ABOUT THEM*

In life, people have different personalities and behavioral patterns. Some always want to be the centre of attraction, some others do their work silently not minding whether they are recognized or not. Today as we celebrate the feast of Sts Simon and Jude, we discover that nothing much is known about them apart from the fact that they were Apostles of Jesus and that they carried on the faith till the end. Simon who is known as the zealot is said to have been zealous about the mosaic law and he was among a zealous group that was against Roman dominion of the Jews before Jesus called him.

St Jude was the brother of James the less. He is believed to have preached the word of God in Palestine, Persia and Armenia where he suffered martyrdom. Because his name is similar to that of Judas Iscariot, he was rarely invoked during prayers, but devotion to him spread rapidly later on that he is known today as the patron saint of lost articles.

Apart from when Jude asked Jesus a question at the last supper, they were silent workers who did not care about popularity and reward. As St Paul tells us in the first reading of today, we all are being built into one household of God, let us not seek our interest or gain, let us not work to be appreciated, let us not seek our own glory and fanfare. God sees us all, and he will bless us as we deserve.

St Simon and St Jude: pray for us.

*Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP*

10/27/2026

*TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2026*

*30TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II*

Ephesians 5: 21-33
Luke 13:18-21

*CREATING A GOOD CHRISTIAN FAMILY*

St Paul in the first reading of today gives a long and detailed discussion on how to have a peaceful Christian home that can help build up a good family. Most of the problems we have in our society today have their foundation from the family. In psalm 11:3, we are asked what the righteous can do if the foundation has been destroyed. Many children who cause havoc and are not stable in our society today can be traced to broken homes.

This is why st Paul advices that husbands and wives should strive to live a peaceful life and be models for their children. Husbands and wives should be best of friends, they should live, care and cater for one another, there should be understanding, patience and respect for one another. I know a family where the husband calls his wife mummy and the wife calls him daddy. This has gone a long way to instill much more love and respect from the children. A family where there is always quarrel and rancor cannot be models of christian faith. Husbands should love and care for their wives instead of lording it over them. There should be trust and understanding. We pray that almighty God will give us the grace to make our family holy just like the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Amen.

*Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP*

10/26/2026

*MONDAY THIRTIETH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II*

Ephesians 4:32-5:8
Luke 13:10-17

*BE CONSCIOUS OF THE KINGDOM*

The way and manner many of us live our lives connote the feeling that we are not conscious of the fact that we are going to account for it.

In the first reading of today, st Paul tells us to try and make efforts to be like Jesus our master. Before we carry out any action, we should ask ourselves whether Jesus will be happy with us if we do it. We should ask ourselves if our actions will make us become saints. We cannot continue to commit sin, especially the sin of the flesh as emphasized by St Paul, and expect to inherit the kingdom. Only when we purify our mind, body, soul and also our bodies, can we have the hope of inheritance in the kingdom of God. Amen.

*Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP*

10/25/2026

*30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A*

Exodus 22:20-26,
Psalm 17:2-4,47,51
1 Thessalonians 1:5-10
Matthew 22:34-40

*LOVE IS THE ANSWER*

The word LOVE is a very common word today especially among teenagers and young adults. It is a word whose meaning has almost become synonymous with erotic feelings and sexual immorality and gratification. The readings of today give us a different perspective to what love means.
In the first reading, we see the law of love given to the Israelites as they were about to enter the promised land. No society can survive if the members do not seek the wellbeing of one another. God told them to love and care for the poor, needy, widows, orphans and those who are not privileged in the society. They are not to always seek their interest and gain, but to seek the good of their neighbours.
We see how Paul and his companions showed that love of God to the people of Thessalonica in the second reading of today. It was only the love of God and man that would make them go to preach the word of God among poor people.

In the gospel reading, we hear Jesus tell us that the greatest law is love. Love of God and of our neighbours. The situation in Nigeria at the moment reflects the fact that human beings have not been treated with love and regard, but as a means to an end.

As Christians, we are called to love every human person unconditionally, not counting what we will gain. We cannot love God if we do not love our neighbours. May almighty God help us to truly be people after his own heart. Amen.

*Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP*

10/24/2026

*SATURDAY 29TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II*

Ephesians 4:7-16
Luke 13:1-9

*TOMORROW MAY BE YOUR TURN*

When we hear that someone has died, we normally feel bad and feel pity for the family and loved ones. After a while, we move on with our lives. We feel the pain a little longer if the deceased is a very close relative like a parent or sibling.
Some concerned people came up to Jesus this morning to report that pilate had massacred many Galileans. In response, Jesus taught them that they are not better than those who have died. Those who have died in this protest for example are not the worst of sinners, we are not holier than them. Some are even killed by a bullet in the comfort of their homes.

Jesus therefore instructs us to make good use of the time we have here on earth. Any second or minute we have on earth is a moment of grace that we should live well. Today it is the turn of someone else, tomorrow may be your turn. It is important that we should bear good fruits now. God help us.

*Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP*

10/23/2026

*FRIDAY 29TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II*

Ephesians 4:1-6
Luke 12:54-59

*DON'T LET EVIL ESCALATE*

Most times, we do not take things serious until they escalate. Most evils in our world today started as a little issue, more or less as if it was a joke.

Jesus tells us in the gospel reading of today, that we should try and settle issues with one another when they have not escalated. We should not let things drag to a great length before we address th because at the end of the day, we may not survive it. If you have wronged someone and the person is angry, it is important that you take the issue serious and apologise; lest both of you go to the court and it gets messy. This is obviously where the government has failed to handle the situation at hand. They have failed to listen to the grievances of the people over the years and think that they will always get away with it.

As Jesus advices us today, we should not only be concerned about knowing of irrelevant things as to if it wants to rain or shine, we should also know when to stop and apologise so that we will not be made to pay dearly for the evils we have done. Let us stop the sin today and apologise to God our father.

We pray that almighty God help our country Nigeria so that we will not pay the last penny before we come to our senses. Amen
*Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP*