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GRACE FOR REPEAT OFFENDERS

July 16, 2025
by Bernard Omukuyia
12 min read
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We human beings, said Søren Kierkegaard, are “a riddle to ourselves,” a claim that feels painfully accurate each time we trip over our own resolutions and discover that grace is waiting exactly where we fell. The Bible...

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  • Theology

The Gospel of Get-Rich-Quick in Kenya

April 29, 2025
by Bernard Omukuyia
5 min read
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Beneath the sun-soaked skies of Kenya’s savannahs, a new generation of young visionaries has risen, bound by a sacred mission: to become millionaires without lifting a finger. Why toil under the equatorial sun when you can bask...

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The purpose of the image is to visually depict the conflict between faith and oppression in Kenya, highlighting the nation's struggle against tyranny and the moral contradictions of its leadership. It underscores the central theme of the article: the clash between divine sovereignty and human tyranny.
  • Theology

Divine Sovereignty vs. Human Tyranny in Kenya

July 9, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
5 min read
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In Kenya, President Ruto's professed godliness contrasts with his administration's brutality and corruption. This article explores the tension between divine sovereignty and human tyranny, highlighting the moral and ethical...

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Valentine’s Day Meets Ash Wednesday

February 13, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
12 min read
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Introduction In a rare alignment of the spiritual and the affectionate, Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day converge to form a profound moment for reflection and expression of love. Ash Wednesday begins Lent with solemn...

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  • Theology

Addressing Emotional Wounds in Religious Life

February 6, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
14 min read
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Introduction The path of religious life, often idealised as sanctity and self-denial, masks a less-spoken truth: those who lead and guide in matters of the spirit are equally susceptible to the afflictions of emotional and...

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Sanctified by Suffering

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February 3, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
11 min read
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Those who are cured quickly often are people who have no faith. On the other hand, those who have solid faith are not cured so quickly, for the good God prefers to allow them to suffer so that they will be sanctified even more...

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A Light unto the Polis: The Christian Call to Transformative Political Engagement

December 18, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
25 min read
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Introduction In the vast expanse of Christian doctrine, the yeast parable in the dough emerges as a compelling metaphor for the Christian imperative in civic life. This scriptural motif, drawn from the wisdom of the Gospels...

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Embracing Trials with Grace: Finding Hope in St. Brother André’s Legacy

December 15, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
10 min read
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“Do not seek to be free of trials; rather ask God for the grace to bear them.” – Saint Brother André. St. Brother André, born Alfred Bessette in 1845 in Mont-Saint-Grégoire, Quebec, is a compelling figure...

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Heaven on Earth: Love, Loss and Legacy

December 11, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
13 min read
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Last year, in the burgeoning spring of May, the unwelcome shadow of death fell upon my life, taking my elder brother, Julius Asiva, away from this earthly realm. Julius was not just my brother; he was a confidant, a friend whose...

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The Journey of Consecrated Life in the Modern Church

December 6, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
24 min read
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In the heart of the Church’s life and mission is the consecrated vocation, a sacred thread in the ecclesial tapestry that weaves together divine providence and human response. This article seeks to unravel the consecrated...

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