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12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: WORTH MORE THAN MANY SPARROWS
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
NOW AVAILABLE: RIML Marriage Enrichment Newsletter – June 2026 (Vol. II)
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
11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: CALLED, LOVED, AND SENT
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
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD: CAN GOD’S VOICE STILL BE HEARD?
The world is facing several crises in our time. Families seem confused. Parents seem worried. Children seem to be questioning. The youth seem to be floating. The voices of culture, politics, and individualism create more confusion. There’s an overarching demand for peace. Many people wonder whether the new year will indeed be happy and whether conflicts will cease. The crises vary for individuals _faith, mission and identity. Where can we truly hear God’s voice anymore? Chris
Vincent Arisukwu
Jan 104 min read
EPIPHANY OF THE LORDWHICH STAR ARE YOU FOLLOWING?
The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates revelation. God reveals His Son—not only to Israel, but to the nations, to the Gentiles, to strangers. Saint Paul calls this moment “the stewardship of God’s grace”: the mystery once hidden is now made visible in human flesh. Simeon had already sung it in the Temple: “a light to enlighten the Gentiles and give glory to your people Israel” (Lk 2:32). Today, that light appears again—not over palaces or centers of power, but over a child,
Vincent Arisukwu
Jan 33 min read
JANUARY 1 — MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD: WHAT MARY'S MOTHERHOOD TEACHES US
On this first day of the year, the Church places before us Mary, the Holy Mother of God, and invites us to begin the year by learning from her gentle, humble, and contemplative heart. The title Mother of God — Theotokos , meaning “God-bearer”—is the Church’s oldest and most solemn title for Mary. It proclaims a profound truth: Jesus is one divine Person, fully God and fully man, and Mary is truly His Mother. This truth was solemnly affirmed in 431 AD at the Council of Ephesus
Vincent Arisukwu
Dec 31, 20253 min read
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH: WHERE COMPASSION FLOWS
“What do we do with a movie that’s going nowhere? What do we do with a book that has no plot? We put the book down. We turn off the movie. When we sense there’s no meaning, no purpose to the story, it seems pointless to go on. The same is true with life.” — Edward Sri Edward Sri’s words apply powerfully to family life. No one desires a family with no purpose or direction—a family that feels like a story going nowhere. That is why, on this feast, the Church places before us t
Vincent Arisukwu
Dec 27, 20253 min read
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