Fada Kizito Homilies

Homily for Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) – March 29, 2026Isaiah 50:4–7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6–11; Matthew 26:14–27:66“From Hosanna to the Cross: The Obedience That Saves” Today, we stand at the threshold of the greatest mystery of our faith. We begin with palms in our hands, crying out “Hosanna!”—and within moments, we are plunged into the Passion,

Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year A)Ezekiel 37:12–14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:8–11; John 11:1–45“Called Out of the Tomb: From Death to Life in Christ” As we approach the final days of Lent, the Church places before us one of the most dramatic and hope-filled moments in the Gospel: the raising of Lazarus. This is

Fourth Sunday of lent, Year A1 Samuel 16:1b, 6–7, 10–13a | Psalm 23 | Ephesians 5:8–14 | John 9:1–41From Darkness to Light Friends, today the Church pauses in the middle of Lent for a moment of joy and illumination. This Sunday is traditionally called Laetare Sunday—Rejoice Sunday. In the midst of the Lenten desert, the Church

Third Sunday of Lent – March 8, 2026Exodus 17:3–7; Romans 5:1–2, 5–8; John 4:5–42Meeting Christ at the Well of Our Hearts Friends, today’s readings bring us to a desert… and to a well. In the desert of Exodus, the people of Israel are thirsty. Not just uncomfortable—desperate. Their lips are cracked, their children are crying, and fear

Second Sunday of Lent – March 1, 2026Genesis 12:1-4a; Ps. 33; 2Tim. 1:8b-10; Matt. 17:1-9Arise and Do Not Be Afraid! Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, Every Second Sunday of Lent, the Church takes us up a mountain. Today, the Word of God places before us two mountains:The mountain of departure… and the mountain of glory. In the First

Homily for the First Sunday of LentFebruary 22, 2026“Led Into the Wilderness” Friends, Lent always begins the same way. Not with a miracle.Not with applause.Not with crowds. It begins in the wilderness. The Gospel tells us that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert (cf. Gospel of Luke 4:1–13). Notice that carefully: led by the Spirit. The