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Amaechi.
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I am here to make Impact, inspire myself to greatness and share my struggles. Hydrogeologist / Business Analyst.
Anambra, Nigeria Katılım Nisan 2019
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@AjeboDanny It's about eternity. It's not about your physical body, it's about your soul
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Arteta didn’t pick Kepa because of tactics.
He picked him because of principle.
Every player in that dressing room was watching. Not the game him. Watching to see what kind of man their manager is when the stakes are highest.
That’s the part people miss about Arteta. Trophies don’t build trust. Moments do. The small ones. The ones nobody tweets about.
Pep builds machines. Arteta builds men.
And that’s exactly why when Arsenal finally win this league, it won’t just feel like a trophy.
It’ll feel like it meant something.
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@FrUgochukwu Thanks for this clarification and lessons.
Important to note, that there are many gifts given by the Holy spirit. Some are preacher, some are healers, some doctors , some are builders..
All are called by God to lead the people of God.
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Someone drew my attention to this video of a Catholic lady who is complaining of feeling empty after returning from Mass. Her emptiness is coming from the fact that the priest did not break the Word of God well.
1. Acknowledgement: First, I must commend the lady for speaking up. It is possible that there are other Catholics who feel the same way but have not been courageous enough to make their feelings known either privately or publicly as this lady chose to.
2. The Mass is first a sacrifice, not a performance: Second and very importantly, let me state clearly that at its core, the Holy Mass is the re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross of Calvary, not a lecture or motivational talk. If the focus shifts only to how inspiring or motivational the priest is in his homily, we risk misunderstanding what the Mass truly is.
3. The Eucharist is the true nourishment: In the Gospel according to John, Jesus teaches that His Body and Blood are true food and drink. Even if the homily is weak from our human perspective, Christ is still fully present - Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. No Mass is spiritually “empty” where the Eucharist is received with faith.
3. However, homily does matter: The Church teaches that the homily is an integral part of the liturgy. Priests have a real responsibility to break open the Word of God in a way that nourishes the faithful. Poor preaching can indeed make it harder for people to connect and grow.
4. Ongoing formation for priests is important: The lady's suggestion about ongoing pastoral formation is not misplaced. Priests should continually grow - in Scripture, theology, and communication skills. The people of God deserve preaching that is clear, faithful, and relevant.
5. But spiritual fruit also depends on disposition: Let it be made clear also that the grace we receive at Mass is not automatic in its fruits. Interior preparation matters: arriving to Mass early and saying a prayer before Mass, recollection, openness of heart. Sometimes “emptiness” is not only about what is given, but also about how it is received. Recall the parable of the sower in the Gospel.
6. Faith is not always felt: The other thing to keep in mind is that spiritual life is not built on feelings alone. There are moments of consolation and moments of dryness. The saints often experienced “emptiness” even in deep union with God. Lack of emotional satisfaction does not always mean lack of grace or poor homily quality.
7. The danger of a consumer mentality: When we begin to evaluate the Mass primarily by how it “made me feel,” we risk approaching it like a product rather than a mystery (this is one of the dangers of pentecostalism). The liturgy is not centered on us, but on God.
8. A call to deeper participation: I think the video calls all of us, without exception, to a deeper and active participation. Active participation is interior: preparation, listening, offering oneself, uniting one’s life to Christ’s sacrifice. When this happens, we will know that every Mass can be profoundly nourishing.
9. In Summary: Let me mention again that he lady's concern is valid - priests must strive to prepare, preach well, and communicate the Gospel effectively. But at the same time, the fullness of the Mass cannot be reduced to the 'quality' of a homily (let's also keep in mind that quality here is relative). Christ is always present and always giving Himself. The invitation is to meet Him there - with faith, disposition, preparation, and openness.
Fr. Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch
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