Author: Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

Human, son, brother, friend, Igbo, Christian, Catholic, priest, theologian and citizen.
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#SV – … In the Cross

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

In some translations of the Bible, the ‘glory’ in this passage of Galatians (6:14) is rendered as ‘boast’. For Paul the only reason for which we can ever boast as Christians is be found in the cross and all it symbolizes. The Cross is never a fancy object. It is an object of shame, of guilt, of pain, suffering and death. But this radically changes when it was embraced by Christ, becoming therefore the ultimate definition of the depth of love. Love was displayed in its deepest form on the cross – giving of all, of blood, of life for … Continue reading #SV – … In the Cross

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#SV – Called to Freedom

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

Brothers and sisters:For freedom Christ set us free;so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. For you were called for freedom, brothers and sisters.But do not use this freedomas an opportunity for the flesh;rather, serve one another through love.For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement,namely, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.But if you go on biting and devouring one another,beware that you are not consumed by one another. I say, then: live by the Spiritand you will certainly not gratify the desire of the flesh.For the flesh has desires against the Spirit,and the … Continue reading #SV – Called to Freedom

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#SV – Together, we pray

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

This sequence of the Pentecost has been modified from the original, which is more poetic, to a simpler language. The aim is to make indeed a prayer that comes right from the heart of believers without the distraction of the rhyming pattern of that beautiful sequence. Come, beloved Holy Spirit! From your celestial home Shed a ray of light divine upon us! Come, Father of the poor! You are the source of all we have, Come, dwell and shine within us. You are the greatest comforter; You are the most welcome guest of our souls; Come and refresh us here … Continue reading #SV – Together, we pray