If baptism washes away sins, makes us children of God and members of the church, why then was Jesus baptized since he is sinless, the Son of God and the founder of the Church? Or is there something different from the baptism he received and that we received? If these questions bother you, then read […]
Author Archives: Fr. Simon Onyekachi Madu, OSJ
Are you in the light but seeking the light? You will answer this question correctly after reading this. Have you ever tried evangelizing those of other religions, or tried sharing your faith with a non-believer? Sadly many Christians don’t even know their faith talk more about sharing with another. One of the challenges evangelizing those […]
In the Bible, two similar stories (one in the Old Testament and the other in the new testament) tell us how out of jealousy and selfish interests a ‘decree of death’ was passed to exterminate infant boys of the Israelites by Pharaoh and Herod respectively. Some may argue and claim they are old stories lacking historical proofs […]
Have you ever made a choice by necessity and not by volition? Many times our choices are influenced not by what we ordinarily wish for ourselves but by what situations present to us. We are somehow forced externally to accept it and must live with it. While it is easy sometimes to accept, it is […]
Are you weighed down by your family problems such as wayward or stubborn children, nagging wife or husband, cheating spouse, jealous and aggressive spouse, financial issues and the inability to pay your bills, sick child or spouse, lack of trust among siblings, etc and you have reached that point whereby you can’t bear anymore? Listen […]
Yesterday we were set in the joyful mood of celebration as we marked the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ on Christmas day. And while basking in the euphoria of celebration we are immediately taken to another extreme mood to commemorate the feast day of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Hence from the joyful […]
It is not enough to testify (in words alone) to the goodness of God in your life for answered prayers, you need to go further to do something tangible. Even though testimonies are good, there is a need also to give thanks in some concrete way. Just as we feel more appreciated when we receive […]
Have you been jilted, insulted, or disparaged by someone (a friend, an employer, superior, spouse, parent, or child, etc) who do so just to spite, intimidate and make you feel inferior or less important? Experiences such as these have caused several suicides, heartbreaks, poor self-image, low self-esteem and poor self-confidence. If you’re wallowing in this […]
Have you ever woken up worried or afraid because of some horrible dreams and what they could mean? Everyone, one time or the other have had such experiences that raise doubts, anxiety, or fears as to what their dreams could mean. While some persons remember their dreams, others don’t. Whatever the case, the problem for […]
Have you been praying and waiting for situations to change around you? Child of God, this could be difficult and challenging. Anxieties could frustrate moments of waiting, making you feel low in spirit and weak in prayer. Ironically when this starts happening you’re close to your target! This is part of the machinations the evil […]