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The Wisdom of God
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). The Wisdom of God in Creation Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the Triune God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the three Persons in one…
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What’s Wrong with Oaths?
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells his followers not to swear oaths. He is not talking about legal oaths in court, or the solemn promises made in a wedding ceremony, those have their place. What he is warning against is the casual or manipulative use of oaths to convince others we are telling…
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The Power of God Manifested in Our Weaknesses
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, the great preacher and servant of the poor. At this occasion, the Word of God invites us to reflect on the fragility of our humanity and the transforming power of Divine grace. St. Anthony was a man who understood…
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Wholly Holiness
“Unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.” Mt 5:20 Who Were the Pharisees? The Pharisees were a lay group, one of three recognized groups of Jews that included the Sadducees (priestly clan) and Essenes. The Pharisees were formed during the Maccabean period as…
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St. Barnabas: A Saint of Hope and Encouragement
Recently overwhelmed by a myriad of activities, I forgot to prepare my June 11 reflection presentation. An email reminder revealed it was late. Rushing to my computer, I consulted my Missal and discovered it was the feast of Saint Barnabas, “Son of Encouragement.” I pondered what to share about the Gospel or the Saint. Opening…
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Yes, Yes, and Everlastingly Yes
I often listen to the musical score from The Passion, and the one piece I love most is the final song, “Resurrection.” It is unlike any other piece I have ever heard. With its dramatic swell of loud drumbeats, it brings an explosive quality to the end of the Passion. For me, it conjures to…
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Fig Leaves
The ancient systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Traditional Indian Medicine (TIM), or Ayurveda, tackle the whole human person. Key to both systems and their focus is the person and not the disease. Both systems begin with a model of all organic and inorganic matter, including the human person, as in a combination of…
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As the Father Has Sent me, So I Send You
On Pentecost Sunday, the Church celebrates not only the descent of the Holy Spirit but also the birth of the Church as a sent community. The passage from the Gospel of John 20:19–23 captures a moment of profound transition – between the resurrection and the mission of the Church. It is Jesus’ first appearance to…
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On Our Present and Expected Salvation
Pentecost, like Easter, has a solemn vigil liturgy. This liturgy includes a large number of Old and New Testament readings foreshadowing the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. They highlight His role as unifier of all nations in the Church (Genesis 11:1-9), as God dwelling with His people (Exodus 19:3-8a, 16-20b), as the…
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Simon and Peter
In today’s Gospel, we change gears. Over the past several weeks, the Gospels have come from Jesus’ Last Supper discourse. Now, we instead have a passage taken from the ending of the Gospel according to John, and, in particular, we have the conversation between Jesus and Peter. While there are many noteworthy things in this…
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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