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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, a number of media outlets on December 18, 2023 carried questionable headlines that leaves a number of Christians CONFUSED regarding the Catholic Church and the same-sex UNION. Some said that the Pope has approved same-sex union, others said that the Pope has mandated priests to bless same-sex UNIONS, etc.
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, the COMINGย of Jesus Christ in the flesh (i.e INCARNATION) is what actually defines this Season. Thus, Christ is meant to COME not only into the world but also into our communities and our individual lives. Therefore, when Christ COMES,ย there ought to be necessary concrete changes. Where these changes are
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, be reminded that from December 17 to 24, the Liturgy would take the following nature: 1. For Weekday Masses (NOT Sunday Masses) SPECIALย readings and responsorial psalms for each day are given; beginning with Dec. 17 (Kindly check the Weekday Lectionary). 2. PREFACE at Masses will be that of ADVENT
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, the whole preparation and the eventual COMING of our Lord, Jesus Christ (Christmas) are geared towards RESTORING us to FRIENDSHIP with God which we have lost through SIN. Thus, activities, preparations and the eventual celebration of the NATIVITY of Jesus Christ (Christmas) which do not aim at restoring the
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, inasmuch as our Faith is rational, it is not totally reduced to rationalism. Where REASON stops, FAITH carries us through. According to Sรธren Kierkegaard, โFaith is a leap into the dark.” Even in such a leap, we are so hopeful and โour hope will never fail us”, according to
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, it is important that we note that in the Solemnity of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, we celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary, not as a SUPER BEING but as a HUMBLE CREATURE in whom the GRACE of God triumphed exceedingly. Indeed, the above is the summary of the teachings of the
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, CHRISTMAS CRUSADE is something that has become widespread among our people. Today, if your parish is not organizing a Christmas Crusade, then, it may be that you people are not serious and in such case, the parishioners may have to attach themselves to a nearby parish for the Power-Packed
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, at the beginning of this Advent Season, the Church presents to us what ought to be the right disposition of a true Christian. This disposition is that of the *acknowledgement of one’s Sinfulness.* This acknowledgement leads to REPENTANCE which guarantees HOPE in the reward of eternal life. In fact,
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, it is important to remind ourselves about certain things that would be taking place from next Sunday, December 3, 2023 (1st Sunday of Advent, Year B).* Of course, we already know that the Church’s Liturgical Year *ENDS with the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe* and
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, it is becoming increasingly difficult to use the *SOCIAL MEDIA* these days. The reason being that day by day, the rate of *SEXUAL IMMORALITY/NUDITY* are increasing there. Thus, opening your social media accounts, you are easily greeted with obscene images and videos. I guess you know the reason for
