Keep Bearing Witness Anyway
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
The stigmatist Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, Padre Pio, was one of the most beloved modern saints. Reports of his holiness, love for God and neighbor, and the incredible miracles that the Lord worked through him were numerous. Many flocked from ...
The Mustard Seed: Understanding the Workings of God’s Grace
By Fr. Maurice Emelu | | 1 Comment
A reflection on the working of grace like a mustard seed. I had a warm and uplifting conversation with a teen in Dublin who is passionate about his faith. He had a unique boldness regarding his identity as a believer ...
The Eucharist as Thanksgiving for Sanctification
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
Previously I wrote about the Eucharist as thanksgiving and praise to God for creation and redemption. In this last of three articles on the Eucharist as thanksgiving, I will discuss the aspect of sanctification. Trinitarian Dimension of the Eucharist The ...
The Eucharist: Thanksgiving and Praise for Redemption
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
In the first part of this blog, I discussed the Eucharist as a thanksgiving and praise to God the Father for creation. Now, let's look at the Eucharist as an act of thanksgiving for redemption. I'd emphasize the role of ...