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Homily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). (FIRST READING IS. 8:23-9:3; RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS. 26:1,4,13-14; SECOND READING 1 COR. 1:10-13,17; GOSPEL ACCLAMATION cf. MATT 4:23; gospel matt. 4:12-23)

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Theme: Turning Toward the Great Light: From Division to Unity in Christ By: Fr. Jude Nwachukwu Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We all know what it feels like to walk in the dark. Even in our homes, when there is no light, we move slowly, uncertainly, and afraid of stumbling. Darkness creates fear, confusion, […]

Homily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). (FIRST READING IS. 8:23-9:3; RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS. 26:1,4,13-14; SECOND READING 1 COR. 1:10-13,17; GOSPEL ACCLAMATION cf. MATT 4:23; gospel matt. 4:12-23) Read More »

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Divine Motherhood and World Peace: A Biblical and Theological Analysis

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By: Fr. Innocent Ike Nwachukwu, Ph.D. The Church at the beginning of every new year (January 1) celebrates the divine Motherhood of Mary (Mother of God <Theotokos>), as well as the World Day of Peace. In both events, the Church celebrates Christ, Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary and our true peace. “The

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IST JANUARY 2026 (NEW YEAR), SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. THEME: A NEW YEAR WITH A NEW BLESSING AND GUIDANCE

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HOMILIST: REV. FR. CLETUS IMO Today, we stand at the doorway of a brand-new year. As we step into it, many hearts around the world are filled with mixed emotions, but for many of us in Nigeria, those emotions are especially intense. The year that has just ended has been marked by hunger, by the

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SUNDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS, YEAR A, FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY. THEME: “THE FAMILY OF GOD.”

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HOMILIST: REV. FR. PLACIDUS ONWUBIKO Today, being the Sunday within the octave of Christmas, the Holy Mother Church celebrates the feast of the Holy Family. The Holy Family is the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It is the ideal family and the holiest of families that ever lived on earth. The Church, after the

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From Rome to Knighthood: Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu Admitted Into KSJI

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Lauds Viola Onwuliri for the Opening of The Nigerian Embassy at the Vatican Rome-based Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, the Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization at the Vatican, has been formally admitted into full membership of the Knights of St. John International (KSJI), describing the opportunity as both humbling and demanding. The ceremony, which took place

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Society Of Mary Mother Of Perpetual Help Ahiara Diocese Holds 2025 Congress

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By: Adolphus Ofoegbulem The members of the Mary Mother of Perpetual Help sodality from various parishes in Ahiara Diocese on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, convened at the Maria Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral to mark their congress for the year 2025. Our correspondent, speaking with the secretary of the association, Mr. Sabinus Njoku, was informed that this

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Pope Leo XIV releases Deep Sentiments of Peace for 59th World Day of Peace

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 …Proposes an unarmed and disarming peace His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, has released deep sentiments of peace for the 59th World Day of Peace, proposing an unarmed and disarming peace for our world today, filled with many challenges. Addressing a world troubled by conflicts, poverty, disease, injustice, inequality, etc., the Holy Father referred to the

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Bishop Nwobi holds first Presbyterium meeting for 2026

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Bishop Nwobi holds the first Presbyterium meeting for 2026 and lays out the Diocesan plan to the clergy of Ahiara Diocese for the year, including a new date for Diaconate Ordination, as Owerri Province draws a curtain on the internship program after two decades. Among other things, His Lordship announced that the Mater Ecclesiae Cathedral

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