Posts by Fr. John Opara
The Meeting on The Way
Most of the time in life, it is not all about speed or how fast we are, but about being properly guided. One would question the rationale behind the stopping of the Israelites to set up tents of meeting in the desert. Could it not have been a moment to acquire more miles in their…
Read MoreFaithful Despite Disappointments and Difficulties
As people of faith, how do we handle disappointments and difficulties regarding our career paths or pet projects? Do we feel devastated, and lose hope? Do we pick quarrels with God for the failures and for not intervening to save the situation? Many times, many of us are negatively affected when faced with serious disappointments.…
Read MoreWho are You Afraid of Losing?
It is a common saying that we cannot choose our relatives, but we can choose our friends. Friends are very important in life. The friends we choose may influence our life choices in some ways. If we are less self-aware, they may even dictate the way we structure our lives. Friendship can be very supportive…
Read MoreOne Family
Family expresses the love and relationship shared by husband and wife, and their children (if they are blessed with children). It is a love that is rich in patience, forgiveness, care and concern for one another. These characteristics also exist when we refer to the Church as the family of God. The Church as family…
Read MoreStrength from the Word of God
Where do we draw strength for our daily life? Before we embark on a journey, we ensure that our car has the required fuel and oil to drive. So it is with the management of our day. During the day, we have set times when we nourish our bodies, exercise and rest, so as to…
Read MoreThe Light of our Families
“Here is a light you will reveal to the nations” (LK. 2, 32) Merry Christmas! At Christmas, we celebrate the coming of Christ in the human family. Christmas thus highlights the important role of the family in the saving mission of Christ. We hear in today’s Gospel about the joyful presentation of Jesus in the…
Read MoreA Joyful Perception
Our perception is very powerful and can change our lives. To a great extent, it can determine our actions and reactions, as well as the value we give to a particular person, thing or event. It can increase or decrease our interest in a cause. However, our perception can be beclouded by our assumptions, preventing…
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