Posts by Fr. Maurice Emelu
Faith Over Struggles
Faith helps us navigate the struggles, the fatigue, and the noon-day experiences of our lives. Ugochukwu was the loveliest child in my family and my youngest brother. I loved him so much. Shortly after my ordination, he passed at 14. It was the most trying experience for my family. Meanwhile, my mom was in a…
Read MoreSalt and light: a call to witnessing
The Blessed Lord uses two metaphors to speak to the witnessing life of his disciples in the Gospel of Matthew 5: 13-16. They are the famous lines—”you are the salt of the earth” and “you are the light of the world.” This reflection sheds light on these two metaphors and what they mean for the…
Read MoreEpiphany Moments
Testimonies of divine epiphany moments or revelations are around us, and the feast of epiphany is the right time to share them. As the proud father of four children, a man had always been actively involved in his family’s lives. But one of his three sons had a particular passion for sports, and the man…
Read MoreA Tribute to Benedict XVI
It is with great reverence and hope that I honor our beloved pope Benedict XVI. It pleased the Lord to call back home on December 31, 2022. He was a man of deep faith, wisdom, and courage who led the Catholic Church with love and humility. His commitment to living a life of service touched…
Read MoreLove Over Fear: A Christmas Story
Martha is a young girl who moved to the small town of Bethlehem. She quickly falls in love with the town’s quaint charm. But something about Bethlehem makes her feel as though she has been there before. One day, Martha decided to explore the nearby woods. She stumbles upon an old cabin deep in the…
Read MoreA Christmas Story, Miracles Still Happen
A Christmas story about an orphan who the infant Jesus blessed with a gift of a lovely adopted family. He lives happily ever. Jim is a lonely boy. He has a rough life. His father died young, and his mother was consumed with depression. So, she turned to alcohol as an escape, which eventually led…
Read MoreGod’s Authority Over the Created Order
Two themes emerge in my engagement with God’s Word today—the archetype of the Christian faith journey and the theological motif of God’s authority over the created order. In my book, Our Journey to God, I wrote extensively about the former, a thorough exploration of Abraham’s faith journey. In this reflection, I focus on the latter. Why…
Read MoreSix Biblical Tips on Succession Plan
Though a succession plan is crucial to the success of any business, must any person be chosen as a successor? The answer is no. There are many factors to consider when choosing a successor. First, prioritize prerequisite competencies and skills. Friendships and familial relationships should be at the bottom of the list.
Read MoreCall and Mission for the Imperfect
I don’t know about you, but I find comfort in the truth that God calls and chooses the imperfect for a spectacular mission. It’s like He knows we’re going to mess up, so He picks someone who makes mistakes. And then, instead of getting mad at us for messing up, He uses our flaws to…
Read MoreService Endures, Leading to Greatness
Service inspires a better future. For with service, there is no scarcity. There are limitless opportunities. If there is an ambition key to greatness, it is service of others. The 1946 Nobel Prize-winner Herman Hesse’s 1932 novella, Journey to the East, leaves an enduring lesson. It is about a sect, The League. Some members of the…
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