Beloved folks, Here we come again to that time of the year when we engage in the popular exercise of ‘New Year Resolution’ when we make our ‘to-do list’ for the new year. 2019 is now here and I am … Continue reading Resolution: From ‘Do’ To ‘Be’

This is a little reflection on what happened at the manger where Christ, the King was born. Permit me to shift attention from the usual focus. Normally, the attention is on the child and today we have made popular the … Continue reading The Community of the King

* Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke As painful as death could be It cannot be as strong as love Yes people say ‘Onwu-di-ike’ – Death is strong Yet it cannot be stronger than love For it is the force of love that … Continue reading Bound in Love, Bound in Death!

Hospitality to the stranger is a uniquely human trait. Strangers always are vulnerable and dependent on the friendliness of those among whom they pass or settle. The essence of hospitality is that it is freely given. Hospitality goes extra mile … Continue reading Ecumenical Hospitality

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke All the discussion concerning tolerance and peaceful co-existence cannot ignore the role of parenting. Have you thought about how we are brought up affects our attitude towards others in the society? Have noticed that some young people … Continue reading Parenting Today

Laughter is the expression of joy in the presence of God. Before God, laughter seeks connection with the gift of joy that God can bestow upon the poor and the exploited. Before the public, laughter is used as a surviving … Continue reading Laughter