Persistent Prayer: Three Cases You Need to Know
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
Prayer sits at the heart of the spiritual life, and Jesus teaches it through his words and actions. As God, he did not need to pray, yet he prayed constantly, showing us how vital prayer is for communion with the ...
Lazarus Nearby: A Conversation on the Sin of Negligence
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
The biblical story of Lazarus at the gate of the rich man is not only about wealth but also about the silent danger of negligence. Lazarus never asked for bread. He only longed for scraps. The rich man never refused ...
No Clauses, No Shortcuts: Lessons from Our Lady of Sorrows
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
It is a special morning as the Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. My day begins with prayer and a freshly brewed cup of coffee around 2:30 a.m. As I sip slowly and meditate on God’s Word ...
Who Has Known the Mind of God?
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
How do we know the mind of God? The Book of Wisdom puts it plainly: “Who can know God’s counsel, or who can conceive what the Lord intends?” (Wisdom 9:13). It’s a question that at first feels too lofty, too mysterious. But ...