Posts by Fr. Maurice Emelu
The Lord’s Joy Because of You
Explore the depths of Trinitarian joy in Luke 10:21. Learn how Jesus rejoices in the Holy Spirit and reveals the treasures in childlike faith. I’m ecstatic to read God’s word in the Gospel of Luke 10:21. “In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said: ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven…
Read MoreSaint Thérèse of the Child Jesus: How Family Makes Saints
Thousands of pilgrims attended Saint Peter’s Square in Rome on Sunday, October 18, 2015, to witness the canonization of Marie-Azelie and Louis Martin, the parents of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. Canonization of the Holy Spouses During the homily in the serenity of the solemn Eucharistic celebration, the Holy Father Pope Francis stated: “The…
Read MoreWhat the Three Archangels Do for You
In divine providence, there are layers of excellent spiritual resources. Those resources are in the interest of God’s precious creatures, the chief of whom are you and me (humans). Within divine providence–that act through which God sustains creation–grace and opportune blessings are abundant. One of those blessings is the role played by the heavenly envoy–the…
Read MoreAnswer to Unhealthy Rivalry
A beautiful Cultural Dance display at Bamenda, Cameroon, West Africa. Copyright Maurice Emelu Grace to you! Meditations on God’s Word in Scripture are powerful food for spiritual nourishment. Sometimes, I read a Bible story, and I wonder if there is anything concerning us that Scripture has not dealt with, explicitly or implicitly. As an example,…
Read MoreAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Read MoreSaint Dominic and Effective Communication
Many Catholics complain about boring homilies at their parishes. In their survey report published in the April 30, 2012 edition of America magazine, William Byron and Charles Zech, demonstrated that the complains are widespread in the United States. A number of solutions have been offered. They include getting priests more trained in the art of communication, practical…
Read MoreSome Thoughts on the Price of Greatness
What is the cost of greatness? Two friends were recruited for the USA Marine Corps. Like any other elite military corps, the Marines pride themselves as the most rigorous, the toughest to graduate, and rightly so. Twelve weeks of intensive training culminating in theCrucible, equip candidates for the tough job. Admission into the elite training…
Read MoreSaint Mary Magdalene: Pure Love
Mary Magdalene is one of the most mischaracterized figures in biblical history. Among the false claims was that she was a public prostitute. The impression grew around the 6th century. Unfortunately, there is no clear biblical evidence to justify this claim. The Church has since rejected it also. Luke 8:2 and Mark 16:9 hinted that Mary…
Read MoreThe Cuckoo Spiritual Meaning, Covid-19 and the Weed: Be watchful
The worst-case scenario is the actual displacement of the real birds. Due to the bigger size of the Cuckoo, as the unsuspecting Warblers feed the birds, the Cuckoo’s chick’s dominance and size displace the smaller birds. They often fall from the nests and die, while the unsuspecting mother birds feed the parasitic Cuckoo.
Read MoreON THE HIKING TRAILS
It was a sunny and beautiful day. Blue skies. Gentle breeze, plus chants of the birds and insects combined to provide a soothing feeling of an eco-paradise. Rays of the sun cast upon the rocks through the pinewoods created amazing nature silhouettes. Hiking down Mount Pinos from a peak of about 8,847 feet (2,697 m)…
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