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GENERATIONAL CURSES (PART 3)

π†π„ππ„π‘π€π“πˆπŽππ€π‹ 𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 (𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 πŸ‘) Belief in generational curses may generate unnecessary worry, anxiety, or a bad self-image. I say this because of the many Christians who feel burdened by the notion that they are under a curse. (Visit my earlier articles on this topic if you want to avoid needless debate.).Β  Additionally, generational curses may […]

THE CHURCH: DECORUM VS DISTRACTION (PART 2)

Fr. Daniel EvbotokhaiΒ  In our previous article, we examined the church’s current dilemma of distractions in worship. We identified several distraction-related components as well as potential management or prevention techniques. Decorum versus Distraction (Part 2) is an appraisal of hymns over certain choruses as a means to enhance decorum and sanctity during liturgical celebrations. Hymns […]

THE CHURCH: DECORUM VS DISTRACTIONΒ 

Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Many persons frequently try their best to uphold silence and maintain decorum by acting politely in the Church. However, we often come across some individuals whose actions pose a risk of derailing or upsetting things. Furthermore, we have also seen moments where other activities are dragged into liturgical celebrations or certain individuals […]

SIBLINGS OF JESUS CHRIST (Part one)

π’πˆππ‹πˆππ†π’ πŽπ… 𝐉𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐒 π‚π‡π‘πˆπ’π“ Jesus had no biological brothers and sisters, another way of saying Mary had no other children. When Catholics say this, other churches are quick to refer them to Mark 6:3 that says, β€œIs not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joseph, and Judas and Simon, […]

GULLIBILITY: THE NEED FOR DIDYMUS’ METHOD

Presently, despite the level of awareness it has become so easy to confuse Christians than to convince them. The exploitation in Christendom strives because many Christians are gullible. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Everything in life should not be limited to spiritual manipulations. It’s high time, this generation is awaken from the entire spiritual catastrophe that is […]

IS IT RIGHT FOR LAYPERSONS TO DISTRIBUTE HOLY COMMUNION?

Under certain circumstances or pastoral demands, lay men and women may be delegated to distribute Holy Communion by a bishop or a priest. These persons are known as “Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion” and there are guidelines for this. In fact, becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion includes four elements of preparation; they are: […]

FR. TIMOTHY: PROPOSALS FOR TINUBU’S GOVERNMENT

Rev. Fr. Timothy Eshi Etsenamhe   Nigeria’s education system needs total overhauling. There should be provision of compulsory and free Universal Basic Primary Education. This should be made mandatory, especially in the Northern parts of Nigeria where illiteracy is exacerbated. PREAMBLE No doubt, so many Nigerians batted eyelids on the outcome of the presidential election […]

FR. ALIA: THE PRIEST-CUM-POLITICIAN

Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai The movement from the pulpit to the state draws the attention of the general public to the relationship between the church and the state. When discussing this relationship we are compelled to reaffirm the existence of corporation, autonomy, and independence. The church and the state have organizational structures, but their designs and […]