Posts by Fr. Maurice Emelu
Shine
Embrace the call to shine your light boldly for the service of others. Learn about the balance between humility and visibility, and how generosity with your talents can attract blessings and growth. During my early days of ministry in the United States, a pastor who invited me to lead a retreat for his parish shared…
Read MoreIs the Road to Hell Paved with Good Intentions?
Yes, the gate to hell is paved with good intentions. Nevertheless, the path to life starts with good intentions, too.
Read MoreWhy Merry Christmas Instead of a Happy Holiday
This is why wishing a Christian Happy Holiday instead of a Merry Christmas is disrespectful of their culture and faith. It isn’t empathy.
Read MoreYour Worth, My Worth: A Reflection on Character
What makes us valuable? Is it our looks, our professional accomplishments, or our material possessions? While these things might make us feel good about ourselves, they don’t define our true worth. Imagine a shiny toy that looks impressive on the outside, but when you pick it up, it’s hollow and empty inside. Our worth isn’t…
Read MoreFaith 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…
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