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Do Not Presume Upon Your Salvation
As we advance toward the culmination of the liturgical year, we hear another Gospel reading in which Jesus conveys that we must render an account for our lives when we die. This message harmonizes with Catholic teaching that we are justified—and thus saved—by faith and good works.Protestant apologists counter with what they believe is a…
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To Seek and To Save
The readings for today exhort us to persevere in striving for holiness, remaining watchful and being faithful. In the gospel, Zacchaeus’s seeking is matched by Jesus’s own quest for wandering souls with the aim of bringing them back to the fold. For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was…
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Perseverance
Today’s gospel from Luke is a story from when Jesus is walking through Jericho, the crowds are following him, and on the roadside is a beggar. He is not only poor, he is blind. He hears the crowd and asks what is going on. Once he finds out Jesus is passing through, he calls out…
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Christ the King Pep Talk
There is nothing that lights up the embers of my soul quite like our Lord’s title, Christ the King. The crisp, cutting alliteration brings my imagination to the days of old when men would suit up in mesh metal mail and unsheathe their silver swords to battle for love of their monarch. When throngs of…
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Pray Always
“Pray always without becoming weary.” -Luke 8: 1 This thought-provoking message is repeated in 1 Thessalonians 5: 17: Pray without ceasing! The parable Jesus shares in today’s Gospel is to teach this lesson: Pray always! Have we ever wondered or meditated upon what this means? How can we truly pray without interruption? Is this even…
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Let Us Love One Another
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). In the first reading, addressing the chosen Lady, St John reiterated to her the importance of keeping to the commandment of love of neighbor. He tells her, “Let us love one another.” This…
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Love Beyond Obligation: Paul’s Message of Kindness and Equality
Love and friendship can reach far beyond duty, revealing kindness that transcends social barriers. In his letter to Philemon, Paul addresses him as a “beloved friend and fellow worker,” expressing heartfelt gratitude for his generosity. Through Philemon’s kindness, the hearts of God’s people have been “refreshed.” Paul’s message speaks to the transformative power of compassion,…
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Faith and Gratitude: The Path to True Healing and Freedom
In today’s Gospel, Jesus is met by ten men afflicted with leprosy, a disease that not only ravaged the body but also ostracized them from the society. When they saw Jesus, the cried out from afar: “Jesus Master, have pity on us!.” Moved by their plea, Jesus instructs them: “Go, show yourselves to the priest.”…
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A Short but Challenging Passage
The Passage: Jesus said to the Apostles: Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, “Come here immediately and take your place at table?” Would he not rather say to him, “Prepare something for me to eat. Put on your apron and…
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SCANDAL AND FRATERNAL CORRECTION
The Gospel passage of today offers us three concepts to ponder: scandal and fraternal correction. These two are connected in their essence by a third theme, which is faith. Correction It is an inevitable fact that, at one time or another, someone will scandalize us with their behavior: the heart of man is a great…
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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