Catholic Evangelization Across Cultures
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To Have and To Hold
In today’s gospel, Jesus counts the ways we can love Him. It is simultaneously easier and harder than we think.Listen to HimJesus says: Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. Whoever loves me will keep my word. John 14:21a, 23Which of course leads to a crucial question: do we…
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Made Anew
“Behold, I make all things new” Revelation 21:5. Last week marked the one-year date of me falling and breaking both of my wrists and then needing bilateral surgery. I had a metal plate put in each wrist. To commemorate the day, I made a reel, or a video of pictures and videos to music, documenting…
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The Sunday Blues
It has been happening for years now. In college, it was while driving back up to school after a Sunday spent in peace and recreation with my parents and siblings. Now it is still usually Sundays. After mass, maybe after a family brunch, a hike at a local park, or an afternoon lazily drifting in…
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Which Way Do We Go?
Last summer, my husband, sister, and I spent twenty-three amazing days in Italy. It was a trip I had always dreamed of but never thought I would have the opportunity to do it. I will never forget one of my very favorite days. I had carefully mapped out how we would get from our Airbnb…
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Missionary Exhortations
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Paul’s Words of Exhortation Paul and his companion continued on their missionary journey. They arrived at Perga in Pamphylia. From Perga, they reached Antioch in Pisidia. They entered the synagogue on Sabbath, and…
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Filling the Vacant Place – Saint Matthias, Apostle
A Witness from the Beginning: Matthias came late to be numbered among the apostles. Saint Peter’s words describe the role of this apostolic substitute, who appears in Scripture almost as briefly as his fellow candidate, Joseph. The essential requirement for selection was that he be one of “those who have been in our company all…
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Why the Message of Fatima Matters Today
Today, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, recalling that first extraordinary encounter on May 13th, 1917, in a quiet little village in Portugal. It was there that three children, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta, experienced an event that changed their lives and the lives of millions across the world. At that time, the…
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Messiah Was to Restore All of Israel, But How?
Context: St Peter relays what happened while praying in Joppa. A vision commanded Peter to eat certain food that as a Jew rendered him unclean – A voice insisted he eat, which he did after protesting. Visitors later arrived from Caesarea, a pagan town and naval port built by Herod to honor Augustus Caesar. They…
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In The Hands of God
A short Gospel, just four verses, about who God is and who we are. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and we, the sheep, are in the hands of God. This is the message of this Sunday, also known as the Good Shepherd Sunday. Today’s Gospel is for each of us. We may be full of…
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To Whom Else Shall We Go?
As a convert to the faith, I have a special love for the Book of Acts. It narrates the flowering of the early Church, from its very beginning with the apostles at Pentecost to the missionary journeys of St. Paul. The story crackles on the page with vigor and energy. Perhaps I love this book…
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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