Author: Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

Human, son, brother, friend, Igbo, Christian, Catholic, priest, theologian and citizen.
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THE PIUS ADESANMI LIGHT

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

March 10: Ethiopian plane crash. Among the 157 victims were 2 Nigerian professors. One of them, Pius Adesanmi, a 47 year-old Professor of English and African Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, a fierce social critic, whose voice resounds in the Nigerian political space. Adesanmi was engaged fully in the political issues that happened in Nigeria (and Africa by extension), he was a sought-after speaker, very active on social media, unfazed by the toxic attacks of politicians and partisan associates. He focused on issues. Adesanmi’s death came a day after the most contentious, election that was adjudged as lacking credibility. … Continue reading THE PIUS ADESANMI LIGHT

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#SV – Not Enough?

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

When we believe, and if we really have faith in Christ, then it compels us to live according to the right dictates of our consciences. In a world that is filled with hate, we bring love and compassion and affection; in a world that discriminates and segregates, we preach and live peace and unity and solidarity; in a world that struggles for power on the basis of wealth and military might, we manifest the power of God in acts of kindness and charity; in a world that gloats in possessions and in corruption, we show the example of contentment, simplicity, … Continue reading #SV – Not Enough?

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#SV – Amos’ Woes

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

To close our eyes to the sufferings of others just because we can claim some level of comfort, is to lose our humanity in all its entirety. One key mistake we often make in life is to think that everything is okay once everything is okay with us. Yet, our humanity is shared by many others who may not be privileged as we are, others who may be different as we are; others who may be victims of circumstances that they had no hand in. Let us ask ourselves: How did the little boy who beg on the streets of … Continue reading #SV – Amos’ Woes