Posts by Fr. Luke Ijezie
Knocking on God’s Door
A friend narrated how he once rushed a seriously sick man to a nearby general hospital, but upon reaching the hospital he found that the doors were securely closed and sealed. The reason was that the hospital staff was on strike. The sick man would have died if not that a decision was made to…
Read MoreWho are You, Lord?
Our religious life is based on our presumed knowledge of God. This knowledge can make us humble, but it can also make us very arrogant. The arrogance comes to the fore when we forget that our natural human limitations make it difficult for us to have a perfect knowledge of God. The fact is that…
Read MoreThe Joy Bringing Presence of God
If there is anything the world today needs so badly now, it is the voice of one who brings good news. It has been a period of many forms of bad news for individuals, families and nations. We are already familiar with the agonizing news of the corona virus that refuses to give a respite.…
Read MoreCrisis and Hope
We are living in very difficult times. Despite the huge developments in the contemporary world, many still see living as a terrible burden to bear. In dire situations, as we have in many Covid-19 cases scenarios, there is often the feeling of despondency. This year has had an overdose of such situations of near hopelessness.…
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