Since Benedict XVI announced his resignation as Pope, many Catholics, non-Catholics, journalists and tourists have been trouping to the Eternal city to see this great man whose intellectual acumen -for the intellectuals, his faith – for the believers, his humility – for those in authority has just attained its apogee in these last days. It took almost everybody by surprise, just like a thunder blast in cloudless sky, to use the expression…
Just came across this good News which ordinarily should be a paste setting one if there were many other Nigerians in this trend of Peace research. I really think it is time for all hands to be on desk in order to move this country forward. Here is just a plus in the history of a nation who have adamantly refused to make a good history. Have a good reading. At a…
Government officials are also servants of God aren’t they? Well, they should be. Because in this modern world, they hold the key to making life a bit more enjoyable for God’s people. They share budgets, they are the ones who have seized the public space. Most people see their government officials – president, governors, local government chairmens, councilors – more than they see their pastors or Imams. So, we ought to redefine…
“God intended the earth with everything contained in it for the use of all human beings and peoples. Thus, under the leadership of justice and in the company of charity, created goods should be in abundance for all in like manner.” (Vatican Council II, Gaudium et Spes, 69) We need transparency to fight corruption and tax dodging Multinational companies deprive developing countries of nearly 125 billion Euros each year. We, church leaders…
Please visit Eugene de Mazenod speaks to us When an ambassador comes to a new country to represent his Head of State, he presents his “credentials” to the president or monarch of the new country where he is. For Eugene the Cross is the “credential” that shows that it is God who is sending the Missionary to be the co-operator of the Savior among the people to whom he is missioning. The Oblate…
Do not forget to visit: Eugene de Mazenod speaks to us. Just a click and you are there! In our exploration of the 1818 Rule , we have seen how Eugene set out the goals of the Missionaries: preach the Gospel to the most abandoned, make up for the loss of the Orders and to correct the ravages caused by corrupt priests. Then 15 pages follow on the preaching of parish missions.…
[1]Last year’s November publication of Light of the World, the book length interview with Pope Benedict XVI by Peter Seaward, set off a media frenzy over claims that the Catholic Church had changed its position on condoms. Critics of Church teaching quickly used the occasion to remark that the archaic institution just might be catching up to the rest of the world, while some ill-informed Catholics began to fear that the elderly…
“Common word between you and us: Love of God and Love of Neighbor” – the theme of this year’s Mindanao Week of Peace originated from a famous letter written by 138 Muslim religious leaders and scholars from all over the world on October 13, 2007. They addressed the letter to Pope Benedict XVI and other leaders of the Christian faith. It was a call for peace and harmony through inter-religious dialogue. They…
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI on November 8, 2011 appointed Auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Abuja (Nigeria) Rev. Fr. Anselm Umoren, M.S.P, Superior General of the Society of Missionaries of St. Paul, assigning him the titular see of Scampa. Rev. Fr. Anselm Umoren, M.S.P, was born on April 14, 1962 in Ukana Nto, Ikot Ekpene, Awka Ibom State, in the diocese of Ikot Ekpene. After primary school,…
Today is the 24th anniversary of the assassination of Fr Michael Rodrigo, Oblate of Mary Immaculate. In an interview, a young Catholic professor, Anton Meemana, recalls Fr Mike’s life and mission. For many Sri Lankans, he was a “disciple of Christ par excellence”. Colombo (AsiaNews) – Fr Michael Rodrigo, an Oblate of Mary Immaculate (OMI) was murdered on 10 November 1987. Known as Fr Mike to everyone, he carried out his mission…
