THE POSITIVE SIDE OF SUFFERING “Anything that does not kill us, makes us stronger. Suffering can make us more capable of withstanding problems; it helps us to endure hardships. Just like the muscles, in order to build up, must endure some pains, so our emotions must endure pain in order to be strengthened.” Suffering increases …
*THE BEAUTY OF THE CROSS* The cross on the hill of Calvary became a symbol that is loved and treasured. You have heard the phrase, as ugly as sin. If sin is the ugliest thing is the world, then that which forgives and cleanses it has to be the most beautiful thing in the whole …
*TRIAL AND TEST* ================== If you have faced trials and test of life, reading this is very important,Because if one thing is certain, it’s that tests and trials and problems do come upon us. They vary in origin, type, intensity and length, but come they will. When we read in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that “no …
THE LITTLE WAY OF LOVE. Reflecting with St Theresa of the child Jesus St. Therese of the child Jesus draws our attention to little things. Come down to the ground as a child and learn to become big in the light. He who becomes like little children will become biggest in the abode of light …
THE LITLE WAY OF LOVE, By Rev Sr Funmi JosephineMary, DC Read More »
*SEPTEMBER TONIC AND BENEDICTION* If poverty does not kill your sense of generosity, If stress does not make you hostile, If deprivations do not stop you from being yourself, If in all situations you do not cease from praising God and you continue to pay him his due service, You are not far from abundance …
SECRETS OF ABUNDANT LIFE, Fr Oluwafemi Victor Orilua, CSSp Read More »
COMMUNICATING WITH GOD When a christain has no specific line of communication with God, he is in total darkness. A God that does not communicate is not worthy of the name. When God speaks and we cannot hear, we are simply endangered species. Knowledge is power. We cannot grow beyond our knowledge. May the Lord …
*WHO IS HUMBLE?* She who has passion for excellence but does not compete. He who is ready to serve whether he is in charge or not. She who always sees her position as an opportunity to serve. He who knows how to say sorry when it is necessary. She who worry less because she trusts …
Rev. Fr Jude Pereowei IKPAIKPAI The Latin, ‘Dies Cinerum,’ or the English, ‘Ash Wednesday,’ is the beginning of the penitential season of Lent, and strangely it’s one of the more popular days for attending church even though it is not a Holy Day of Obligation. It is very much like most Masses except that the …
That you’re alive is an indication that there is still hope. It means that there is at least one more minute, one more hour and even one more day at your disposal to do something about your situation. And if you feel there is nothing you can do, you absolutely are not right. Look over …
FAITH: WHAT REMAINS WHEN ALL IS GONE , Vivian Ijeoma Ohaeri Read More »
I’ m always confronted with the question, Let “why do the Catholic kneel in front of the moulded image of Mary and pray?” My response: The truth is that, I also have problem when people attach so much importance to the images such that for them they begin to feel as if it is …
WHY WE KNEEL BEFORE THE STATUE OF MARY, Engr Bartholomew Read More »
I Remember The Affections of Your Youth (Jeremiah 2:2) God’s Word in Jeremiah chapter Two calls us to a deep sober reflection. To reflect on our relationship with Him as OUR FIRST LOVE. Do you still Love Him as you once did? Indeed, many will recall how passionate they were in love with God as …
2 Corinthians 6:1-2 Have you received God’s grace? If your answer is yes, then the next line of questions would be: have you allowed that grace to be wasted? Or have you cooperated with that grace? This calls for deep sober reflection. This is because a huge majority of us like quoting Paul in justification …
The Spirit of Boldness (2 Timothy 1:6-7) I’ve heard some say: I’ve the Holy Spirit, but not conscious of his presence. Others say: my sins have quieted the Spirit of God in me. While others ask: how do I know if I have the Holy Spirit? For me, the Holy Spirit is not a passive …
Seek First The Kingdom of God And Its Righteousness (Matthew 6:33) Another inevitable human phenomenon that could either be a means or an obstacle to attaining heaven is: HUMAN RELATIONSHIP. By this, I mean the different forms of friendships, associations, acquittance or companies we keep as human beings. Undoubtedly, no human being can live independently …
Seek First The Kingdom of God And Its Righteousness(PART 2) (Matthew 6:33) Another inevitable human need that could stand as an obstacle to our attaining heaven is MONEY. Yes, you heard me rightly: MONEY! Money is a need, but it could also be a ‘god’. Since the beginning of Time, Money has always been worshipped …
Seek ye First The Kingdom of God And Its Righteousness (Matthew 6:33) The option of seeking Heaven (the kingdom of God or Eternal life), is ‘The Fundamental Option’ . It is the Ultimate decision one MUST make in comparison with others. It is the highest of all decision in the hierarchy of decisions. Undoubtedly, it …
Faithfulness to God’s Standard (Eph. 4:1) There are ethical or moral codes of conducts (written or unwritten, formal or informal) that guide every given religion, society, organization, profession or ways of life. These codes which go by different names like commandments, rules, principles, regulations, status, laws, constitutions, etc., are established standards of measurement by which …
