WHEN WE FAIL… Life has taught me that I may not always succeed with every of my endeavour and undertaking. Times abound when the experience and the pain of failure may knock at my heart’s door. I know for certain that the lesson of life succintly presented above is a universal experience for those who acknowledge the reality of the principle of dualism in the universe. On the contrary, there are some people who deny the reality of failure as a possible experience in the respective areas of human endeavours…
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REASON TO MOVE ON
REASON TO MOVE ON When it becomes dark, stormy and rainy; a natural bird doesn’t fly unless extreme necessity demands it does. There may sometimes be numerous and critical reasons to make one stop the good life style or journey that identifies one; but one must not forget a reason to move on. There is this song that testifies much about the faithfulness of God: “He has promised, He will never fail… His faithfulness is forever more. Shall we forget how well we have fought and how far we have…
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… HEART AND HAND Why is the symbol of the heart used for love and not any other part of the exterior or internal organ of the human body? In my understanding, love primarily flows from the heart. Sympathy cannot be explained outside the heart. However, a loving heart requires a corresponding action of love for it’s perfection. It is not enough to sympathize with someone unless the sympathy leads to empathy. To sympathize is to feel with … while to empathize is to experience with. In the great words…
Read MoreJESUS ON THE EMMAUS JOURNEY: THE GRACE OF THE HOLY MASS.
JESUS ON THE EMMAUS JOURNEY: THE GRACE OF THE HOLY MASS. In life, times abound when the Emmaus Journey may seem necessary. Moments when the sun no longer shines and moon refuses to give out its light may tend to suggest the end of hope. But should we leave Jerusalem at such times? The Emmaus Journey often begins when disappointments and discouragements stand before us as a rock. The two disciples who set out for Emmaus had thought Jesus would redeem Israel from a material perspective. So they were downcast…
Read MoreA GOOD FRIDAY MEDITATION
A GOOD FRIDAY MEDITATION The veneration of the cross of Jesus Christ reminds me of a Good Friday story. For the veneration of the cross in his parish, a priest provided a coffin in place of the cross. He had a large mirror fixed in the coffin. As parishioners filed passed and peeped inside the coffin, each one saw nothing but his/her own image. The experience was very emotional, and almost everybody returned to his/her pew sobbing. This story provides us with several lessons, but let us limit ourselves to…
Read More***Congratulations!*** 40 DAYS JOURNEY WITH THE LORD. Day 40 Moderated by Fr Justin Nzekwe
40 DAYS JOURNEY WITH THE LORD. DAY 40 Moderated by Fr Justin Nzekwe DAILY CHALLENGE: Visit the Blessed Sacrament and thank him for the privilege of this prayer. DAILY THEME: The power of Resurrection THINK ABOUT THIS: The resurrection of Christ did not just happen, there was a power that raised him from the death. It was that power that tore the temple cotton and made darkness envelop the earth. It was that power that the grave could not withhold. The power that shamed Christ’s mockers. You will surely experience…
Read More***Two days to go*** 40 DAYS JOURNEY WITH THE LORD. Day 39 Moderated by Fr Justin Nzekwe
40 DAYS JOURNEY WITH THE LORD. DAY 39 Moderated by Fr Justin Nzekwe DAILY CHALLENGE: Pray more powerfully, tell God the areas you want him to improve in your life. DAILY THEME: Jesus has the key THINK ABOUT THIS: We often think that the only thing Jesus does in our life is to open doors, but we forget that he can also close doors. Jesus can open that door of greatness in your life, he can also shut that door that may look beautiful but leads to doom. Do not…
Read MoreTHE HOLY WEEK FOR CATHOLICS (A loving reminder.)
THE HOLY WEEK FOR CATHOLICS (A loving reminder.) Holy Week is the week of all weeks for Catholic worship. It is so important that the most meaningful and essential celebrations were placed in this week. It culminates with the celebration of Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, and Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection (Easter). In those days, we remember, at the same time, experience God’s salvation. It is so important that our government had made those days holidays. Government respects all religions. Government recognizes…
Read More40 DAYS JOURNEY WITH THE LORD. DAY 38 Moderated by Fr. Justin Nzekwe
40 DAYS JOURNEY WITH THE LORD. DAY 38 Moderated by Fr. Justin Nzekwe Read your Bible: Gen. 48:1-21; Dan. 9:20-23; Numb. 23:1-12 DAILY THEME: God’s blessings are irreversible. THINK ABOUT THIS: We often live our lives in fear of people who could take our destiny. But I could assure you that such fear is an advantage for Satan. Say no to the intimidations of the devil. God’s blessings are irreversible in as much as you are in constant relationship with Him. Easu tried his best to reverse Jacob’s blessings, Joseph…
Read More40 DAYS JOURNEY WITH THE LORD. Day 37 Moderated by Fr Justin Nzekwe
40 DAYS JOURNEY WITH THE LORD. DAY 37 Moderated by Fr Justin Nzekwe DAILY CHALLENGE: Offer something to good (Avoid your addictions, give to the poor, Fast, etc) DAILY THEME: Grace sets you apart THINK ABOUT THIS: Grace does not count appearance, background, competence, connection, age or any of those things the world stands for. It is a free gift from God. Grace set you apart. When you live your life in grace, you no longer bother about what you may have lost in the past, because God can make…
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