As we celebrate Christ the King, we should reflect on what it means for Christ to be the King of the universe today. What does it mean for Christ to be a king when today’s kings and political leaders no longer stand in the gap between God and men? On the contrary, kingship has become a symbol of everything Christ opposed: Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean all their predecessors were better Kings. While…
Nigerian politicians should be grateful to Christianity, Islam and our modern traditional religious practices that promise people hope for a better life or heaven after enduring the sufferings of present-day Nigeria. The reality is that the current state of the country calls for a revolution, but many Nigerians are too optimistic to challenge the status quo. No one thinks we may be smelling some hellfire in this nation. Youths graduate regularly, work…
Les représentants nationaux des Œuvres Pontificales Missionnaires se rassemblent au Manoir d’Youville, Châteauguay, du 24 au 26 octobre 2023, pour un symposium International de la Missiologie. Une réunion entre les directeurs et délégations des Amériques et quelques missionnaires d’Afrique, de l’Europe et de l’Asie. La première journée de ce grand rassemblement a débuté par un pèlerinage à quelques lieux religieux de Montréal. Ensuite, le lancement officiel a eu lieu dans l’après-midi. Enfin,…
L'exhortation apostolique, Laudate Deum, est une recommandation que le Pape François adresse aux fidèles concernant la crise climatique. Cette exhortation publiée le 4 octobre 2023 à la fête du Saint-François d’Assise est un constat que le Pape fait sur notre inaction commune face à la catastrophe climatique qui nous guette. [...] « Nos réactions sont insuffisantes alors que le monde qui nous accueille s’effrite et s’approche peut-être d’un point de rupture. »…
In today's reading (Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17), we witness Joshua stepping up confidently to take on the role of Moses. This follows yesterday's passage (Deut. 34:1-12), where we learned of Moses' passing and Joshua's appointment as his successor. Sequel to yesterday’s presentation, today, the narrator continues to present Joshua as the rightful successor of Moses. And not only that he succeeds Moses, but he is now assuming his responsibility by taking the…
The Assumption of Mary is a feast that challenges many Christians. While it may seem amusing to non-Catholics, it is considered obvious by many Catholics. However, there are also Catholics who find the feast intriguing. The idea that God took Mary to heaven, body and soul can be difficult to grasp because our natural course of life includes birth, life, death, and for believers, resurrection. Therefore, those who find it hard to…
The notion that a truly exceptional leader is fearless is nothing more than an idealistic fantasy. In reality, what sets great leaders apart is not a lack of fear, but their ability to harness and channel it. The ability to transform fear into a driving force is the hallmark of those with exceptional leadership skills. It is worth noting that every significant development in human history has been spurred on by a…
There is a common misconception that leaders are fearless individuals. However, in reality, fear plays a significant role in leadership. Fear is a primal emotion that internal or external factors can trigger. While sometimes fear may be out of our control, there are also instances where it is just in our minds. Fear signals that there may be a real danger. When a threat is genuine, fear is also genuine, but when…
In today’s reading, we have two contradicting narratives about Cana. The first reading (Numbers 13.1-2, 25-33; 14.1-2b, 26-29, 34-35) presents Cana as a land that flows “with milk and honey”. And in the Gospel (Matthew 15.21-28), Jesus describes the Canaanite women in derogatory terms.“It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” Of course, Jesus used an idiomatic expression with nothing offensive in itself. However, the Gospel…
At Saint Peter's Parish, located at 1640 Hetherington Road in Ottawa, on May 28, 2023, an emotional atmosphere filled the air as Catholic...
