July 22, 2026

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Rev. Fr. David Okolie is a Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, Imo State, Nigeria. He is a prolific writer, retreat preacher and social media evangelizer.
Reflections By Rev. Fr. David Okolie

PADRE PIO’S 5 RULES OF SPIRITUAL PROGRESS

The following are the 5 rules of Spiritual Progress which Padre Pio (St. Pio of Pietrelcina) recommended and he himself lived out the

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FORGIVENESS: CHRISTIANS VS MUSLIMS

Dearest friends, another person sent a serious concern on this same issue of FORGIVENESS. Let me still quote him verbatim but I also

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MUST I FORGIVE?

Dearest friends, it is quite obvious that Jesus’ teaching on *FORGIVENESS* does not seem to appeal to many Christians, both Pastors and their

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24TH SUNDAY CATECHESIS: HATRED AMONG CHRISTIANS

Dearest friends, have you ever wondered why HATREDย has kept on spreading among a number of Christians โ€“ Family members, friends, couples, ministers, pastors,

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MARY ALSO FOLLOWED THE WAY OF THE CROSS

Dearest friends, it is very true that: A CROSS-LESS Christianity/lifestyle (i.e the one that seeks only for pleasure and comfort) CANNOT lead to

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THIS IS THE SIGN OF VICTORY

Dearest friends, this is truly our CHRISTIAN and CATHOLIC identity: The Christian begins his day, his prayers, and his activities with the SIGN

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23RD SUNDAY CATECHESIS: THE IMPLICATIONS OF LOVE

Dearest friends, you can attest to the fact that there is this widespread profession of LOVEย in our world today, but in reality, LOVE

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THE HOLY ROSARY: A Tribute to my Mother

On this birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8, 2023), I wish to thank God for the gift of Devotion to the

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22ND SUNDAY CATECHESIS: WHAT EYES HAVE NOT SEEN…

Dearest friends, the Scriptures rightly made us to understand that what God has prepared for those who LOVE him is actually โ€˜what eyes

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WITH THE APOSTOLIC WORK OVER… : Message to Seminarians

Normally, the Major Seminarians of the Roman Catholic Church enjoy about two months holiday (or even more) before the beginning of a new

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