“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35 The joy of the Risen Christ was felt in a profound way this Easter season as Come Let’s Pray Catholic Family Ministry, Uganda (CLP UGANDA), embarked on […]
Author Archives: Fr. Simon Onyekachi Madu, OSJ
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Margaret Egbe | April 20, 2026 “For I was in prison and you visited me.” (Matthew 25:36) On the 11th of APRIL, 2026, the air around the Ikoyi Custodial Center in Lagos carried a different kind of energy. It wasn’t just the humidity of a Lagos morning; it was the palpable presence of the Holy […]
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L /: God, come to my assistance. R /: Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:— as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. Alleluia. HYMN For all the saints, who from their labors rest,who thee […]
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Palm Sunday marks the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, a moment filled with symbolism and prophecy. The crowd’s cry of “Hosanna” and Jesus’ choice to ride on a donkey carry profound spiritual significance. Today, let us explore these elements and what they mean for us as followers of Christ.
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A powerful way to experience breakthroughs and receive answers to our prayers is by praying for others to receive the same blessings we seek. This concept is not only practical but also has biblical roots. Discovering this method of praying made me realise that certain troubles, certain delays or unanswered prayers we experience happen because […]
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Many of the Lord’s teachings in the Bible are counterintuitive-it contradicts our natural inclinations! How do you feel when you hear: “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”? When we encounter roadblocks or difficulties in our pursuits in life, the solutions our minds habitually develop are often different from what God would […]
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To meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world, and the challenges of living in a world full of strife and competition we need to gather momentum, forge ahead and never give up. As the saying goes: when the going gets Tough, the Tough gets going! Are you going through a difficult phase right now? […]
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“If I had found God on time I would have dedicated my life to God as a reverend sister” exclaimed a woman who saw me during a rosary procession at the grotto of our Lady of Lourdes, France. She said this citing some of the challenges she experienced in her marriage and showing me to […]
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Spiritual fruits are evidence of the growth of the Divine seed planted in you. Though every seed has potential to grow, however its growth depends on the type of soil where it was planted. Just as farmers make conscious efforts to prepare the land before planting so as to secure a rich harvest. So also […]
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Getting closer to God is not an easy task, but it is highly rewarding. It involves certain deliberate and consistent actions. While some freely see the need to get closer to God, others don’t until faced with adversity. Someone once contacted me for Spiritual guidance, saying: “I have been dealing with setbacks and depression. I […]