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CSN, CBCN agencies, begin 2024 staff retreat
…resolve to collectively drive the goals of the conference – Fr. Zachariah Staff of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) and agencies of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), have today, January 9, commence the 2024 annual staff retreat at the Catholic Secretariat premises in Abuja, with the theme: “Deus Caritas Est: Working together
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CSN, agencies of CBCN gear up for a transformative 2024 retreat
By CSN Media As the dawn of a new work year begins, staff of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN), Opus Securitatis, Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), and other agencies of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), all over the country gear up for a powerful start with a
Reflections By Rev. Fr. David Okolie
‘ORDINARY TIME’: JUST A REMINDER
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord over, we have come to the end of the Christmas Season. Now, we are in the First Part of the ORDINARY TIME which will last till Tuesday before the Ash Wednesday. 👉🏼1. Remember that the predominant Liturgical Colour is GREEN.
Reflections By Rev. Fr. David Okolie
BAPTISM IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: INFANT BAPTISM
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, on this Feast Day of the BAPTISM OF THE LORD, I wish to reflect with you on Baptism in the Catholic Church, especially as regards INFANT Baptism. Do you still remember this admonition of St. Peter: “Be always ready to give an explanation to all who ask you the
Reflections By Rev. Fr. David Okolie
‘YOU TOO CAN BE SAVED’ (CATECHESIS FOR THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD (B)
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, the EPIPHANY we are celebrating has a very significant message for you and I. This message is that: if you and I open up our hearts and accept and live out the message of Jesus Christ, we would also attain salvation. Thus, the Catechism affirms that the EPIPHANY is the
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Sermon: Archbishop Audu on Baptism of our Lord
BAPTISM OF OUR LORD “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water, and suddenly the heavens opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on him. And a voice spoke from heaven: This is my Son the beloved; my favor rests on him”. In
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Sermon: Archbishop Audu on New Year Day
NEW YEAR DAY! “May the Lord bless you and keep you! May the Lord let his face shine on you and be gracious to you! May the Lord uncover his face to you and bring you peace!” In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: Amen! Good morning
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Sermon: Archbishop Audu on Holy Family Sunday/B
“When they had done everything the law of the Lord required, they went back to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. Meanwhile the child grew to maturity, and he was filled with wisdom; and God’s favor was with him.” In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:
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Yola Diocese
Sermon: Archbishop Audu on Epiphany Sunday
The Epiphany Sunday “Where is the infant King of the Jews? … We saw his star as it rose and we have come to do him homage”. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: Amen! Good morning brothers and sisters in Christ. Today as most of us