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Incredulous for Joy
“Everything is new, Lord, and nothing is the same, nothing is old.”Reflections on Pope FrancisI have been reflecting on the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, the past few days. God gave him the grace of being very present to his flock up to the last moment. The day before he passed, he did…
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Testimony of the Resurrection and the Eucharist
‘The Lord has risen indeed and has appeared to Simon!’ (Lk 24: 34) ‘When he was at table with them, he took the bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them and their eyes were opened, and they recognized him.‘ (Lk 24: 30-32) Introduction The readings are very interesting and inspiring. They…
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God’s Hidden Embrace: the Veil We Wear in the World
Mary went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and then reported what he had told her. (Jn 20:18). The Gospel of today, Easter Tuesday, ends with these beautiful lines. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a mission trip to an orphanage serving individuals with various abilities. In the time before…
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Oh, What a Night
I was bought off, bought for a huge sum of money – but I no longer know what to do with the lie. I relived that night, and my mind is in turmoil. The days that led to it were dreadful The work of stripping a man of all humanity is long, hard, and demeaning…
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I Shall Not die, But Live, and Declare the Works of the Lord!
As we read today’s Gospel, we can see the wheels turning in the mind of St. John, “the beloved disciple,” as he recounts the story of Jesus’ resurrection. Mary Magdalene has returned, desolate, to the apostles, recounting a rolled-away tombstone, and an empty tomb. As they race to the spot, John outruns Peter, the chief…
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Death Dealt With
Holy Saturday. A day of watchful waiting. The silence of the tomb. Jesus has descended Into Hell. For His mercy endures forever and wherever. For this holiest of Saturdays, I felt it would be fitting to reflect on Death, ours, and that of Jesus. A tough ask, and a tad overwhelming, so I drew on…
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The Summit
Driving up the hill of Aspetuck Ave, one could sense she was happening upon something very special. The quiet road was lined with trees as large and ancient looking as the mind can imagine. Up, up, until at last a scene out of a movie sat before me. A gorgeous New England boarding school campus…
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The Eucharist: A Need of the Heart of Jesus
Though overall it is a hard film to watch, there is a scene in Slumdog Millionaire that I absolutely love. The movie centers around a young man and a young woman, Jamal and Latika, who in their childhood help each other get through the incredible hardships of living in Indian slums. At one point they…
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Spy Wednesday
Betrayal can begin innocently as a question, a doubt, or a distraction. For Adam and Eve, it began with the question offered by the serpent: Did God really say, “You shall not eat from any of the trees of the Garden?” There the seed of doubt was planted. Wednesday of Holy Week is often referred…
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Be Not a Betrayer: Do Not Follow Judas
In the Gospel reading for this Tuesday of Holy Week, Jesus Christ was deeply troubled and expressed that one of His apostles would betray Him. He said, “I say to you, one of you will betray me.” The apostles were at a loss as to who the betrayer would be. Master, who is it? John…
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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.
Is there a situation that needs a helping hand where you are? Fill the form and describe it. You may be qualified for our annual charity support program.
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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.
Core Values
Six guiding values shape who we are and how we live out our mission and are at the heart of everything we do.
- Christ-Centered
- Grace-Filled
- Catholic
- Sacrificial Love
- Missionary Spirit
- Living Agents of Grace Across Cultures
GVM Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
We equip and empower people to become living agents of God’s love, healing, and grace. Through God's vision for mission (GVM), we commit to being active agents of Divine Grace in our everyday lives—at home, at work, and within every community we encounter.
Join us in this mission as we live out our Catholic faith and bring God’s grace to the world, one step at a time. Together, we make His love visible and His grace tangible.
Vision Statement
To be a leading Catholic global center where individuals and communities draw inspiration, accessibility, and high-quality tools to live God's grace of love and healing in their everyday lives.
Devotionals
Testimony of the Week
Share your faith testimony with us and have a chance for the world to hear and glorify God.
... 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