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In His Timing
It will all happen in His perfect timing. Bleh. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard that throughout our infertility journey. I know that it is well intentioned, and I even say it myself sometimes when I have nothing else to say. But the wounded, distrustful part of my heart still grimaces…
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Be Like the Leper
I suppose it is a strange title or aspiration: Be like the leper! However, we will see why this leper is someone that serves as a model for all of us. It does not seem desirable to compare ourselves to a leper, upholding him as the standard, but there is much to be gained as…
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Like Us and Our Redeemer and Healer
The Lord Jesus Christ, our healing, redemption, and salvation. Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). We just ended the Christmas season, which was the celebration of the Nativity or the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It is known…
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Jesus’ Humility and Love
Reflecting on today’s readings, particularly Hebrews 2:5-12, in a world plagued by hatred and pride, reminds me once again that Jesus’ humility and love stand as a profound example for us Christians today. Recognizing Jesus’ willingness to humble Himself, become human, and suffer for humanity’s sake, we are inspired to: · Value Every Person: In…
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Galilee: A Place Where Ordinary Lives Are Transformed by Extraordinary Grace
The Gospel of Mark begins Jesus’ public ministry with a dramatic shift. After John the Baptist is arrested, Jesus steps forward to proclaim the Good News. Mark’s Gospel highlights a transition from the prophetic preparation of John to the fulfillment of God’s plan in Jesus. John’s imprisonment foreshadows the opposition and suffering that will characterize…
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Two Apostles – Same Gospel
On this Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, the Church also focuses on its early days, when it contemplated how Jesus’ last words in the Gospel of Matthew, the great commission, would be carried out. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,…
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Jesus Heals Everything
Today, we meditate on two important points from the Gospel of the day. The first is the healing that Jesus brings us. He is willing to touch even our infected body and soul to heal us. He heals everything. Yes, Jesus is not afraid to expose himself to contagion to free our hearts; he is…
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He Who Came by Water and Blood
When I was in medical school studying human physiology, I was fascinated by the power and vitality of the heart. Here was the singular organ of the body pumping volumes of blood each moment to every smallest part. So long as a tissue had a blood vessel perfusing it, it would partake of that flow…
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Overcomers
We all want victory, don’t we? We all want to be overcomers. We want to overcome sin, evil, and our weaknesses. We desire victory over our adversaries, too. We simply want to win. Winning feels good. I want you to be assured of this: it is the Lord’s desire for you to be victorious. It…
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Begotten By Love
One of the distinguishing marks of the market economy of most of the developed world is the pride they take in the quality of products made in their countries. For example, Germans take pride with the expression “Made in Germany” and esteem it as a mark of quality which most other countries respect as such…
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GVM Charity Works
Each year we devote some resources to works of charity as the need may be in the countries and communities that meet the criteria for each year’s project. It's a way we show faith in action and lead as agents of grace in communities. Be part of leading by helping the needy in places of most need.
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Speeches
The rapid evolution of digital media technologies presents unique opportunities and challenges for the Church in the digital landscape. During a theological conference (April 2-5, 2024) organized by a premier theological group in Nigeria (the Catholic Theological Conference of Nigeria, CATHAN), Fr. Maurice Emelu was invited to present a commissioned paper. He argued that transitioning from tool dependency to innovation is the surest way to advance the Church’s place and relevance in the digital ecosystem. Watch the presentation and be motivated.
GVM Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
To inspire, foster spiritual growth, and equip individuals and communities from diverse cultures to be active instruments of God's grace of love, healing, and unity in everyday life through accessible virtual and face-to-face resources.
Vision Statement
To be a leading Catholic cross cultural global center where individuals and communities draw inspiration, accessibility, and high-quality tools in living God's grace of love, healing, and unity in their everyday life.
Devotionals
Testimony of the Week
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... Psalm 33vs22—Chidi O. Chidi I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God—Psalm 40:1-3
That was Beautiful! Thank you—a GREAT reading to begin my day! Thank you & God Bless