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#SV – What is this?

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

The authority of the prophet is given to him or her to speak and stand on the truth, always – even at the cost of life. It is a very challenging task that it is risky to accept such an authority from God. For since we are all imbued with the instinct of survival, the tendency is to run away like the apostles did when the die is cast. Yet the Lord challenges us to commit ourselves to fidelity to the truth, to justice and peace, to the struggle for the liberation of those who have been struck down by … Continue reading #SV – What is this?

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#SV – Life of Gratitude

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

When was the last time you said “thank you very much”, not just for the expensive gift that you received, but for the presence of the other person. When we are not thankful people, we often become hostile to any person we encounter. Most acts of hate, unforgiveness, hurt and derision that we give to others stem from the fact that we are not people of gratitude. Nations exploit other nations, nations war against others because we have failed to see the other as a grift from God that ought to be honored, appreciated, acknowledged and recognized. The same applies … Continue reading #SV – Life of Gratitude