Tag: Formation
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Rediscovering the spirituality of Ecclesia Doméstica: the lesson of the pandemic
Article published in The Fountain Magazine, 56th edition, December 2020 – 2021 – St. Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot Ekpene, NIGERIA.
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Hoy es la fiesta de San Valentín, patrono de los enamorados
Por aciprensa/14 February 2020 Cada 14 de febrero se recuerda a San Valentín, patrono de los enamorados. Según la tradición, durante la persecución a los cristianos en los primeros siglos el santo ponía en riesgo su vida para unir a las parejas en matrimonio. Todos los santos se caracterizan por haber llevado su amor a…
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Homily at the Funeral Mass of Seminarian Michael Nnadi (Sokoto Diocese), on 11th February 2020 at Good Shepherd Seminary, Kaduna by Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto Diocese
1. We have gathered around the remains of Michael in supplication but also as solemn witnesses to the penetrating darkness that hovers over our country. I have the rare honour of being considered the principal mourner in this ugly tragedy. It is not an honour that I am worthy of receiving. The honour belongs to…
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Homilía del viernes 24 de enero de 2020
Enviado como sus embajadores 1Samuel 24: 3-21, Salmo 56: 2-4, 6, 11, Marcos 3: 13-19 Al convocar a sus colegas elegidos para una sesión de enseñanza en la ladera de una montaña, Jesús evoca recuerdos de Moisés que subió al Monte Sinaí para recibir la ley de Dios (Ex 19). El mensaje que sus discípulos…
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The Unity of Marriage & Moral Responsibility in Marriage (Church’s teachings and challenges)
By Valentine Umoh Preamble[1] “So that the “I do” of the spouses may be a free and responsible act, and so that the marriage covenant may have solid and lasting human and Christian foundations, preparation for marriage is of prime importance.”[2] “It is imperative to give suitable and timely instruction to young people, above all…
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The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead thou me on! Legacy of Saint John Henry Newman
1. Lead, kindly Light: historical context[1] Lead, Kindly Light is a hymn with words written in 1833 by Saint John Henry Newman as a poem titled “the Pillar and the Cloud”. A poem biblically based on Exod 13: 21-22. John Henry Newman was 33 years old when he found himself on a boat from the…
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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…
Fr. Valentine Umoh 