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Carry Our Crosses
Jesus tenderly tells us today, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.” In this tumultuous world we live in, where there is so much discord and animosity, amidst wars breaking out in different parts of the globe, Jesus’ words are very comforting, and we should…
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Preaching the Good News to All Creation Today
The missionary mandate in the Gospel of Mark is to go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to all creation. This means that every creature is meant to hear the Good News. Jesus knows that the message is a joyful one for all cadres of creation. So, he mandates that the word be…
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What is My Offering to God Today?
Overwhelmed by Good News. Sometimes I get overwhelmed. It can be about my health or about another’s circumstances, or it can be the kindness of others, or the goodness of God. I imagine that the first years after the death of Jesus were full of overwhelming experiences for those who believed in Him. From being…
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The Difference in Values of the World and Heaven
My dear friends, the gospel today is all about the instruction of Jesus to his disciples over the difficult challenges of following him. He told them the hard truth. He says: ‘if the world hates you’ (John 15: 18), of course, he knows that the world hates his disciples. Jesus knows the world hates them…
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Sister Wilhelmina
For the reflection today, I want to share God’s beauty hidden in rural Missouri, where I recently took a pilgrimage to. For context, Sister Wilhelmina was ninety-five at the time of her death in May 2019. Her body is present in Gower, Missouri with the community Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles. Exhumation took place…
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The Good Shepherd
I am a shepherd, and I am not part of the company of men. When I go to the marketplace, I know people look away from my stained feet and rough sandals. The smell of the sheep is always on me, and my hands are cracked like dry leather. I live in the outside, beyond…
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This Saying is Hard, Who Can Accept It?
Some gifts are hard to receive. Our Gospel today from John 6:60-69 draws our attention to the consternation of the Lord’s disciples when He instructs them to eat His body and drink His blood to have eternal life. If a Catholic has not grappled with the question of whether the Eucharist is “really the flesh…
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Feast of Heaven and Earth
In today’s liturgical offerings, we witness Saul taking a Fall that enables him to soar to the highest of heights, stirring, enkindling, and igniting the hearts of many as he immediately sets out in proclaiming the Good News. Jesus does not flinch in the face of the disbelieving Jews, and the Bread of Life discourse…
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The Bread of Life
Today’s gospel discourse is on The Bread of Life; the Eucharist. As a cradle Catholic who happens to love music very much, my mind cannot help but erupt into song while reading these bible verses. “I am the Bread of life, He who comes to Me shall not hunger, He who believes in Me shall…
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Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter
Dear GVM Readers, Have a blessed day.
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GVM Charity Works
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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