Category Archives: Know Your Faith

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: […]

10 EFFECTS OF THE HOLY COMMUNION

1. Holy Communion heals us. Jesus was broken for us so that we can be fixed by Him. 2. Holy Communion acts like the rising sun; it dispels darkness and brings light. 3. Holy Communion cleanses us from past sins and strengthens us against future sins. 4. Holy Communion fosters development and preserves spiritual life. […]

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 […]

WHY GO TO CONFESSION?

      Don’t go to confession because you want to receive Holy Communion. Even though the priest is available for confession any day of the week, Saturday confession is a widespread practice in many Catholic churches. People have been seen to attend the confessional more frequently so that they might receive Holy Communion on […]

GOOD FRIDAY OF THE HOLY WEEK 2023

 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 commemorates Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death. It is a mandatory day of fasting and abstinence. This is the day of the crucifixion, […]

SPIRITUAL LEADERS IN THIS GENERATION

Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai INTRODUCTION The progress, growth and development of any group or organization are largely dependent on their leaders. Where there is underdevelopment or stunted growth leaders are questioned and criticized. The frustrations and torture we go through in this country today is simply a reflection of the kind of leaders at the helm […]

PALM SUNDAY AND ALL ABOUT THE HOLY WEEK (YEAR A, 2023)

    FR. DANIEL EVBOTOKHAI     COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM (Homily, before the procession Matthew 21,1-11) Palm Sunday also known as Passion Sunday is the first day of the Holy Week. It is signified in churches with the waving of palm branches and singing of “Hosanna!” It commemorates the entrance of […]