Posts by Fr. Maurice Emelu
Jesus’ Five Marriage Keys, and Teaching on Divorce
Let me begin this reflection by congratulating those who are married and are keeping to the bond of this holiest human union. You are indeed blessed to be the heroic sign and symbol of the triune mystery. Heroic because your life is a vivid expression of the courage of faith in a society where many…
Read MoreWhen to Know You’ve Completely Forgiven
In his book Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis wrote: “Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive, as we had during the war” (p.66). As I minister in different settings and parts of the world, one of the most challenging experiences is bringing healing to those hurting or torn apart because of the harm…
Read MoreFraternal Correction
It’s not an easy thing to correct one another. Doing so in the spirit of the Gospel is more difficult. In the face of evident sin or circumstances of evil closer to home, how do we correct one another while preserving the integrity of faith as believers, especially when silence toward bad ideas or conducts…
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