Category: Youths & Formation
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The Importance of the Sacraments for Christian life: special focus on the Holy Eucharist and Penance
By Valentine Umoh “A life which is not authentically sacramental, would not be genuinely Christian” Preamble[1] In 2011, as we were eagerly seated ready for our first lecture in Sacramental Theology, the Professor came into the lecture hall and wrote on the board thus: “A life which is not authentically sacramental would not be genuinely…
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The Challenges of Catholic Youths in the 21st Century[1]
By Valentine Umoh Introduction The Catholic Church has always not absconded her sublime duty of guiding and forming the youths and in all places because the youths play a vital role not only in the Church but also in the world. If society will be better than what we currently have, if the Church…
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5 keys to understanding the dogma of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
BY LILIANA MONTES | ACI Prensa 14.08.2019 4.29PM Every August 15 we celebrate the dogma of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary to the Heavens. Here are five keys that will help us to better understand this truth about the Catholic faith. 1. You must know what a dogma means A dogma is a truth…
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My diocese, my pride. My faith, my heritage
Yes, my diocese is my pride; my faith, my heritage! So, which is my Diocese and what is my Faith? Well, my Diocese is Ikot Ekpene and my Faith is the Christian and Catholic Faith. So, what makes these my pride and heritage? To answer this, dear friends, I welcome you to this historical tour…
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A Day with Saint Valentine of Rome: Patron of young couples
Introduction: Who is Saint Valentine? Saint Valentine of Rome was a priest in the Roman Empire who ministered to Christians, who were persecuted there. He was martyred and buried at a Christian cemetery on the Via Flaminia close to the Ponte Milvio to the north of Rome, on February 14, which has been observed…
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DO NOT BE AFRAID, NEVER BE DISCOURAGED: IT CAN ONLY GET BETTER!
Yes, times are hard! “I am not getting younger.” “I have finished secondary school, admission for higher education has become an uphill task.” After NYSC there is no work. There is no money for feeding. “I am the first child, everyone depends on me, while I have nothing substantial doing to meet these cumbersome budgets.”…
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…AS YOU GRADUATE
(Dedicated to all the 2018 graduates of Queen of Apostles Seminary Afaha Obong, Notre Dame Girls Secondary School, Urua Edet Obo, Loreto Girls Juniorate, Eriam, Holy Family College, Oku Abak, Holy Child Girls Secondary School, Ifuho, St. Columbanus Secondary School, Ikwen, Stella Maris Girls College, Ikot Etim & all other graduates of the schools that…
Fr. Valentine Umoh 