Posts by Fr. Maurice Emelu
A Saint Today
What does it mean to be a saint in today’s world? How can we better understand the qualities that make someone saintly? On this special day, when we honor all saints, let’s explore these questions together. Firstly, happy Feast Day to you, a member of the Communion of Saints. May today’s blessings inspire us to…
Read MoreCultivating Christ’s Attitude
As we embark on this spiritual journey, let’s consider a profound question that serves as our compass: How can we internalize and reflect the Scripture’s call to “Have the same attitude that was in Christ Jesus”? How can we walk in Christ’s footsteps, as depicted in Saint Paul’s Letter to the Philippians? These questions form…
Read MoreGlorious Sleep: On Death and Dying
The specter of death looms large in our lives. For many, it is an unwelcome guest at the table of our existence. It’s a reality as inevitable as the setting sun, casting long shadows of fear and reminiscence. Death, more certain than the fortunes of nations, is a subject we often tiptoe around, despite its…
Read MoreGVM Celebrating 10 Years of Love, Service, and Grace
As we look back at the 10th anniversary of Gratia Vobis Ministries (GVM), celebrated on August 12th at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic church in Cary, Diocese of Raleigh, we are filled with gratitude to God for all He has done through us. We remember the call to bring God’s love and grace to all…
Read MoreStrengthened by Faith
In a world where material possessions are often equated with security, faith anchors us with a priceless sense of detachment, trust, and security as we navigate through life’s uncertainties. I apologize writing this reflection rather too late, and also if my thoughts appear a bit disorganized at the moment. As I pen these words, I…
Read MoreAsk, Seek, and Receive Answers
It’s easy to get lost in the noise and confusion of life and not find answers to what we seek. We seek answers to our deepest questions but often come up empty-handed. Noise and doubts becloud our minds. Yet, as people of faith, we believe God has given us all we need to find these…
Read MoreChrist Perfects Cultures
Do you ever stop to reflect on the blessings we receive as a result of Christ’s saving grace bringing together people from various cultures worldwide? It’s truly an incredible thing. And the best part is, the invitation isn’t for us to change Christ. It’s for Christ to rejuvenate us and lead us to perfection. In…
Read MoreWhy Divine Leading is the Best
As we navigate through life, we face many decisions on a daily basis. One of the most important choices is whether we’ll follow divine leading or human leading every step of the way. Are we to allow the Lord to make a dwelling in our hearts, inspiring us “to will and to act” in His…
Read MoreJudgment
Biblical depiction of judgment in the prophecy of Jonah 3:1-10 and Luke 11:29-31 provides us with a powerful idea worth spreading. It is the project of today’s reflection. The message is about God, who is concerned that the sinful people of Nineveh would perish and sends a prophet to warn them (Jonah 3:1-10). It is…
Read MorePersevere even if not Affirmed
Today’s reflection concerns a Christian response when expected affirmation isn’t forthcoming. I draw from the Blessed Lord’s rejection by his relatives in Nazareth and highlight perseverance (Hebrew 12:4-7, 11-14). Finally, we learn that even when we don’t receive the affirmation we think we deserve, the Lord uses everything to train us. Consequently, we receive the…
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