Author: Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke
Human, son, brother, friend, Igbo, Christian, Catholic, priest, theologian and citizen.
#SV – Faith Demonstration
True faith necessarily produces good works. If it is true faith, then good works become a natural consequence – agere sequitur esse. Here lies the litmus test of faith, the ‘taste of the salt’ of the Gospel. The good works must not be limited to the ones that are done in the closet, rather faith should be capable of bringing the reign of God in the world as a place of justice and flourishing of all. The works of faith should challenge the status quo of needless suffering, of abject poverty, corruption, culture of death, and injustice anywhere. Faith, with … Continue reading #SV – Faith Demonstration
#SV – Honour for Everyone!
#SV – To Sync, No Lip Service!
Imagine a world of honest people, whose “yes” is “yes” and whose “no” is “no”. Imagine a world where someone tells you “I love you” and demonstrates it beyond words. Imagine a world where the sacredness of words is upheld because of the place of their emanation, the heart. For if words come from the heart rather than the lips then its sacrality becomes prominent. We have become a verbose world, where the value of words is constantly eroding, even truth, honesty, sincerity, and other words that portray the sacred nature of words are now twisted, manipulated and utterly disregarded. … Continue reading #SV – To Sync, No Lip Service!
#SV – Decision Moment
#SV – Joy Transfer
One of the personality traits of Mary in the Gospels is that she communicates joy, pure, untainted joy, which can only be a perfect reflection of the Holy Spirit that inhabits her being. Think of her encounter with Elizabeth. Nothing but a joyful meeting! Think of her presence at the Wedding in Cana. Nothing but a reignition of joy! Think of her meeting her son on the way to Calvary. Nothing but the joy that one is never alone! Once we open our hearts to the indwelling of God’s Spirit, we become vessels of joy and gladness both within us … Continue reading #SV – Joy Transfer
Alongside One Another 