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Mortality and Eternity: The Ominous Divides
The fate of man is depressing but at the same time impressive. He is subject to corruption and yet a child of immortality. He stands astride the two great divides of mortality and immortality. Man is born into this world at a particular time in history. He knows that he exists in time and space…
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Let us Return to the Lord!
Today we celebrate Ash Wednesday. With today’s liturgy, the universal Church starts, once again, the journey of Lent. I must admit that, growing up, Lent for me was just a season in which we were supposed to give something up (like chocolates, sweets, pastries, or something like that), make sacrifices and penance and abstain from…
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Freedom: The Ability to See God
In today’s Gospel, our Lord is teaching us about Free Will and how we can use it to live a life with God. The Psalm so eloquently says at the end: “from distress you will preserve me; with glad cries of freedom, you will ring me round. Let the just exult and rejoice in the…
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Surrendering Our Pair of “Ripped Jeans”
A number of years ago, a young girl recounted her fascination with ripped jeans. She had her own pair she bought for full price at Target. It baffled her brother as to why someone would go to the store and pay good money for a pair of ripped jeans. “But they’re in, they’re very in!”…
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The Training Every Christian Must Undergo
On this eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, just before Lent, the Scripture readings offer us essential tools for preparing our hearts for the season ahead. Among the many themes present, one stands out: transformation—a process we must anticipate and actively pursue. The first reading from Sirach provides a powerful analogy: “As the test of what…
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A Child
Let’s talk about a child. I come from a large family with over two dozen nieces and nephews, numerous uncles and aunts, and more than 50 cousins. Like most priests, I am privileged to participate in the spiritual journeys of families with children in parishes and relationships. Through osmosis and observation, I’ve learned and appreciate…
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No Human Being Must Separate
In today’s Gospel, Our Lord speaks about a very difficult teaching: no divorce. Throughout time this has always been a difficult teaching to accept. We can see this clearly from both the Pharisees and disciples’ questioning of Jesus and reaction to His answers. Divorce is quite common today, and we have all probably been touched…
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Living as Salt of the Earth
“Have salt in yourselves and maintain peace with each other” – These words of Jesus carry deep significance. In a world where everything, from food to relationships, can lose their flavor, salt is a powerful symbol of preservation, strength, and transformation. Just as salt preserves food and enhances its taste, so too can our actions…
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He Does Not Follow Us
In today’s gospel reading, John tells Jesus that the apostles had seen someone driving out demons in Jesus’ name and tried to prevent him “because he does not follow us.” Jesus replies that the person should not be prevented from doing good in His name “for whoever is not against us is for us.” It…
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Serving God with Trustful Openness
The best approach to God is that of complete openness and docility to learn and to accept all from Him. The psalmist of Psalm 139 says it aptly: “O Lord, you search me, and you know me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.…
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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