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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, pastors, ministers and evangelists, As we gradually draw to the close of this beautiful day in Christendom; that is: *โThe Feast of the CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL’*, let us take few minutes to ponder on these powerful lines of *St. John Chrysostom* on this great day: โ… So he
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, one of the greatest challenge of our generation is the belief that it is no longer necessary to *PREACH to the SINNER.* This belief is erroneously supported with the idea that God is LOVING and MERCIFUL. But we seem to forget that God is also *JUST;* rewarding the VIRTUOUS
– Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest Fr., We sincerely thank God for bestowing this Great GIFT of the SACRED PRIESTHOOD on you! Indeed, it was not by your effort, because โnobody takes this honour upon himself” (cf. Heb 5:4). While we sincerely thank God for what he has done, we equally rejoice with you. Now
Dearest friends, another person sent a serious concern on this same issue of FORGIVENESS. Let me still quote him verbatim but I also attached his comment to this post: ย โThis forgiveness of a thing is the reason why Muslims are killing Christians everywhere.” Indeed, the above is a serious concern but then, the question is:
Dearest friends, it is quite obvious that Jesus’ teaching on *FORGIVENESS* does not seem to appeal to many Christians, both Pastors and their members. In fact, since I made the post on forgiveness yesterday (September 17, 2023) which I entitled: *โHatred among Christians’*, a number of persons have sent in their comments and questions. But
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 HEAVEN. Jesus himself said this: โIf anyone is willing to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his CROSS, and follow me” (cf. Matt 16:24). ๐๐ผWhen we talk about
Normally, the Major Seminarians of the Roman Catholic Church enjoy about two months holiday (or even more) before the beginning of a new Academic/Formation year. The Apostolic work period cannot be said to be part of the holiday because it is a continuation of the formation year which eventually ends with the reunion with the
Dearest friends, at wedding ceremonies, we often hear those powerful words of Jesus Christ thus: โ… What God has joined together, let nobody SEPARATE”ย (cf. Matt 19:6). Unfortunately, more often than not, we seem not to take the above words of Jesus Christ as seriously as they are. If we really do, there may not be
Dearest friends, can you and I truly say that we have FAITH in God; especially in the face of relative COMFORT? Well, you are entitled to your own opinion; but I really do not think so. It is actually in the face of some life challenges, that is when our faith is threatened and we
Dearest friends, one of the greatest challenges of our world today is the difficulty of choosing from the cacophony of voices, the one to actually LISTEN TO. Thus, a number of persons have chosen to listen to voices that have RUINEDย their lives; of which they are regretting today. These VOICES which constitute difficulty for us
