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Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis (Pentecost, 31 May 2020)

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit” (1 Cor 12:4), as the Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians. He continues: “There are different forms of service, but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone” (vv. 5-6). Diversity and unity: Saint Paul puts together two words that seem contradictory. He wants to tell us that the Holy Spirit is the one who brings together the many; and that the Church was born this way: we are all different, yet united by the same Holy Spirit. Let us go back to … Continue reading Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis (Pentecost, 31 May 2020)

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Bridging Generations

Ikenna Paschal Okpaleke

Should I tell you the truth? Well, I assume you would want to hear it. The truth is that I never intended putting up anything on this blog today. I was rather researching on the concept of ‘discernment’ when I stumbled on the paragraph below. The paragraph is an excerpt from Pope Francis’ opening address at the Synod of Bishops on Young People titled ‘The Faith and Vocational Discernment.’ I find the piece very interesting for both young and old people all over the world, irrespective of creed, colour or religious belonging. I think it is an instruction that we … Continue reading Bridging Generations