Author: Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke
Human, son, brother, friend, Igbo, Christian, Catholic, priest, theologian and citizen.
#SV – Not Always The Best
Reading 2 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters.Not many of you were wise by human standards,not many were powerful,not many were of noble birth.Rather, God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise,and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong,and God chose the lowly and despised of the world,those who count for nothing,to reduce to nothing those who are something,so that no human being might boast before God.It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus,who became for us wisdom from God,as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,so … Continue reading #SV – Not Always The Best
#SV – Chloe’s Gang!
In 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17, Paul urges unity among believers, emphasizing that there should be no divisions or rivalries as all followers belong to Christ. He questions the factions claiming allegiance to different leaders, reminding them that his mission is to preach the gospel, not to baptize. Continue reading #SV – Chloe’s Gang!
#SV – The Jumbo Plan
To this grand plan of God, our response should always be: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. (Psalm 40) Reading 1 Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 The LORD said to me: You are my servant,Israel, through whom I show my glory.Now the LORD has spokenwho formed me as his servant from the womb,that Jacob may be brought back to himand Israel gathered to him;and I am made glorious in the sight of the LORD,and my God is now my strength!It is too little, the LORD says, for you to be my servant,to raise up the tribes of Jacob,and … Continue reading #SV – The Jumbo Plan
#SV – Baptismal Profile
Reading I Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD:Here is my servant whom I uphold,my chosen one with whom I am pleased,upon whom I have put my spirit;he shall bring forth justice to the nations,not crying out, not shouting,not making his voice heard in the street.a bruised reed he shall not break,and a smoldering wick he shall not quench,until he establishes justice on the earth;the coastlands will wait for his teaching. I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice,I have grasped you by the hand;I formed you, and set youas a covenant of the people,a light for … Continue reading #SV – Baptismal Profile
Exhortation 2026: Launching our new logo
The first post on this website happened more than 7 seven years ago, precisely on 18 April 2018. In the next few months, we shall be clocking 8! That is quite a milestone built on consistency and determination to contribute to public Christian discourse. And this new year 2026, we are launching a new logo to represent the ‘alongsideoneanother’ brand. Of course, we recognise that the posts on this website have for many years now focused on the Sunday reflections, tagged ‘Sunday Vibe’, yet we remain committed to our original objective of a broad range of articles and reflections that … Continue reading Exhortation 2026: Launching our new logo
Alongside One Another 