MARY THE QUEEN CATHOLIC CHURCH EKPOMA ANNUAL CRUSADE (9TH EDITION) DECEMBER 11, 2024 TOPIC: WALKING IN THE LIGHT SPEAKER: FR. DANIEL EVBOTOKHAI READING: (1 John 1:7) “If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from […]
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A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE SECOND PLENARY MEETING OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS’’ CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA (CBCN)
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A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE SECOND PLENARY MEETING OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS’’ CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA (CBCN) IN AUCHI DIOCESE, Edo State at the Nezer Towers and Suites, Afowa/Afasho-Uzairue, 22 – 30 August. PREAMBLE We, the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, held our Second Plenary Meeting for the year 2024 at the Nezer Towers […]
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The Paschal Candle The Paschal candle that shall be installed this night represents Christ as the Light of the World who has come to dispel the darkness of sin and death. You must have noticed that the Paschal candle carries certain symbols, as shown in the picture below. These symbols are not strange in biblical […]
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GOOD FRIDAY SAIAH 52:13–53:12; PSALM 31; HEBREWS 4:14–16, 5:7-9; JOHN 18:1–19:42 In today’s reflection, we shall be concerned with some basic questions and lessons. What is Good Friday? Good Friday is the day we commemorate Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death. It is a mandatory day of fasting and abstinence. This is the day of […]
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Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Introduction One of the iconic persons in Catholic history is St. Vincent de Paul, he is well known for his costly compassion, deep empathy, and selfless service to the underprivileged, impoverished and the marginalized. During his time as a slave, Vincent had a spiritual experience that led him to dedicate his life […]
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Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai In recent years, Nigeria has experienced the establishment of churches on a daily basis. Does this suggest a rapid growth of the kingdom of God in Nigeria? Your guess is as good as mine. This exponential growth in churches may be attributed to economic hardship as well as the convenience of social […]
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Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday comes from the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting. The practice includes the wearing of ashes on the forehead. It marks the beginning of the Lenten season, a great penitential season of the church, and it […]
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KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN INTERNATIONAL: JOIN THE NOBLE CAUSE, NOT A SECRET CULT.
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Rev. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai (Spiritual Adviser, KSJI, Commamdery 553, and Laux 462) The perception of the knights as a secret cult is frequently based on idealized beliefs created by particular conditions or factors. These factors may include exclusivity and rituals, limited public information, mysterious symbols, media and literary portrayals, and misconceptions. Nevertheless, it is important […]
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The fact that women are not ordained priests does not in any way suggest oppression. It does not mean that, in the eyes of the Catholic Church, men and women are not equal. So those of you who think that the church is not being fair to women have to read this write-up. Mind you, […]
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Don’t go to confession because you want to receive Holy Communion. Do not go to confession, because it’s the end of the year. I know the law says, “Go to confession at least once a year.” I have had a lot of people come for confession this period—not bad, of course. Beyond going for ‘end […]