Three times in today’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Do not be afraid.” Not once. Not twice. Three times. Whenever Jesus repeats something, it calls for special attention. Fear is one of the greatest struggles of the human heart. We fear sickness. We fear rejection. We fear failure. We fear losing control. We fear the future. Today, Jesus speaks directly to those fears: “Do not be afraid… You are worth more than many sparrows.” And I will caution against treating fear as only a psycho

What happens when couples, families, and marriage advocates come together to learn, grow, and strengthen relationships? Our latest edition captures some of the most inspiring moments from the Remain In My Love Marriage Conference 2026 and our World Day of the Family celebration. Inside this issue, you'll discover: ✨ Highlights and key takeaways from the Marriage Conference ✨ Reflections on communication, finances, and thriving in marriage ✨ Prof. Chioma Asuzu's insights on co

A professor was addressing an audience at a seminar recently, and began to describe her qualifications. Outlining all her degrees and certificates, to the surprise of everyone, she told the audience, “Of all the certificates I have in my life, the greatest of them is my baptismal certificate. My baptismal certificate is most important!" That stuck with me. Our baptismal certificate gives us a unique place in the sight of God. The question then becomes what we are doing with t