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The Vatican’s Pathway to Blessing Same-Sex Unions

December 20, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
14 min read
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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
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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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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Chasing Shadows, Ignoring Light: The Paradox of Unrequited Affections

December 6, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
7 min read
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In the complex weave of existence, love emerges as the most ephemeral strand, a subtle glint in our peripheral vision, seemingly interwoven into another’s destiny. Akin to moths drawn to an enigmatic flame, we are...

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Africa’s New Diplomatic Vision and the Quest for Economic Sovereignty

December 6, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
16 min read
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President William Ruto’s address to the European Parliament on November 21, 2023, is a poignant moment in the unfolding narrative of Africa’s assertive diplomacy and the quest for equitable economic relations. His fervent...

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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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Eldership in East African Communities: A Philosophical Reflection on Wisdom and Modernity

December 6, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
16 min read
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In the diverse matrix of East African societies, the figure of the mzee – a Swahili term reverently used to denote an elder – has long stood as the quintessential embodiment of community wisdom and continuity of...

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The Sisyphean Dilemma: Kenya’s Economic Quagmire and the Hustler’s Hope

December 6, 2023
by Bernard Omukuyia
8 min read
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In the great cosmic theatre, the soul of a nation yearns for sustenance, balance, and elevation. Like the ancient mythical character Sisyphus, condemned to push a boulder up a mountain only to watch it roll back down, Kenya has...

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