Tag: Nigeria
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Before you vote…Nigeria decides 2023
An author once wrote that “politics is such a serious business to be left in the hands of politicians alone.” The experience of Nigerians in Nigeria for the past decade is a further proof that every citizen should be involved in the decision-making process of politics. The money and selfish politics of a few elites…
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There is time for everything – one step at a time
In Nigeria, over the past five years or so there has been an upsurge of cases of yahoo boys, internet scammers, fraudsters and ritual killings. Over the past five years there has been an increase in the get rich quick mentality. Over the past five years there has been an unwarranted increase in unhealthy competition…
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Papa Francesco e la storia di Joy: la Fede che salva dalla disperazione
Nella prefazione al libro di Mariapia Bonanate “Io sono Joy” (San Paolo), Francesco ripercorre l’intensa testimonianza di una ragazza nigeriana che approda in Italia dopo un viaggio drammatico con l’illusione di trovare un lavoro finendo invece sulla strada. La giovane si salva grazie alla fede in Dio e all’incontro con una comunità di accoglienza a…
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El Papa Francisco y la historia de Joy: la Fe que salva de la desesperación
En el prólogo del libro de Mariapia Bonanate “Yo soy Joy” (San Pablo), Francisco recorre el intenso testimonio de una muchacha nigeriana que llega a Italia tras un dramático viaje con la ilusión de encontrar un trabajo pero que, en cambio, termina en la calle. La joven se salva gracias a su fe en Dios…
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A NATION STILL IN SEARCH OF ITS SOUL – BISHOP MATTHEW HASSAN KUKAH
Sermon at the Wake keep Mass for His Grace, Archbishop Peter Yariyock Jatau (1932-2020) at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral, Kaduna on January 5th, 2021. As I stand before you, I feel pulled between the poles of honour, humility and trepidation. I am honoured and humbled to be asked to preach in the wake keep of…
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Homilía en la misa de entierro de Seminarista Michael Nnadi (Sokoto Diócesis), el 11 de febrero de 2020, en el Seminario de Buen Pastor, Kaduna por Matthew Hassan Kukah, Obispo de la Diócesis de Sokoto
Nos hemos reunido en torno a los restos de Michael en súplica, sino también como testigos de honor a la oscuridad penetrante que se cierne sobre nuestro país. Tengo el honor de ser considerado raro el doliente principal en esta horrible tragedia. No es un honor que soy digno de recibir. El honor le…
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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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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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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.”…
Fr. Valentine Umoh 