Homilies about education

The Universal Call to Mission: Supporting the Persecuted Church in Nigeria

Father Matthew Aun OP

The homily, delivered by a visiting Dominican priest from Nigeria, focuses on the universal call to mission, emphasizing that every baptized Christian is a missionary. He shares the history of the Dominican mission in Nigeria, initiated by American Dominicans, and highlights the current challenges faced by Christians in northern Nigeria due to persecution and insecurity. The priest appeals for financial support to educate children displaced by conflict and to train the growing number of Dominican seminarians in Nigeria, stressing the importance of both prayer and material aid.

From Africa to Mexico: A Sister's Story of Spreading God's Love and Service

The homily is delivered in two parts: first by the celebrant, who introduces the missionary mandate from the Gospel, and then by Sister Leticia Viegas, a Dominican sister. Sister Leticia shares her personal experiences and the work of her order in Equatorial Guinea, Africa, focusing on evangelization, education, healthcare (especially regarding malaria and leprosy), and women's empowerment. She also highlights their Montessori preschool for low-income families in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, emphasizing the importance of quality education and the impact of their work through a former student now teaching in their school.

How Your Generosity Spreads God's Love to the World's Neediest

Father God

The homily, delivered by a missionary priest from Tanzania, focuses on the importance of generosity and compassion as expressions of God's love, particularly through supporting missionary work. He highlights the various activities of the Holy Ghost Fathers and Brothers, including evangelization in remote areas, education, healthcare, refugee ministry, and community development, emphasizing that donations enable these vital services and bring joy to those in need.