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An Open Letter to the Right Honourable Raila Odinga

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February 23, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
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In an open letter to Raila Odinga, the writer appeals to his legacy and the impact of his potential role in the African Union. Celebrating Odinga's dedication to Kenya's development, the letter stresses the importance of...

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Valentine’s Day Meets Ash Wednesday

February 13, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
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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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Addressing Emotional Wounds in Religious Life

February 6, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
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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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Kenya’s Youth at the Crossroads

January 25, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
7 min read
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Navigating Through the Thicket of Change: In the shadows of the hustler nation’s anthem, the Kenyan youth tread through the tangle of today’s trials with courage. Nevertheless, their hopes appear adrift in the...

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The Vatican’s Pathway to Blessing Same-Sex Unions

December 20, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
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Introduction The Vatican’s theological document, Declaration on the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings or Fiducia Supplicans, endorsed by Pope Francis and the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, engages with the...

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

December 18, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
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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
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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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Secrecy and Trust in Young Love

December 6, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
21 min read
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Introduction  Within the embrace of love, humans encounter the paradox of intimacy, where unveiling one’s inner sanctum can beckon a profound connection yet also portend the risk of profound disappointment. For the...

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