When you think of the word ‘DATING’, what comes to mind? Friendship, love, shared memories, happiness, partnership, courtship, marriage, forever…?? The thoughts are endless and the expectations are mostly positive. For something with such great promises of joy and happiness, it is a wonder the...
In this episode of Symbolon, we explore the Holy Mass and how as Catholics, we gather to celebrate the Lord’s supper. When we refer to the Liturgy of the Eucharist in Holy Communion, we say the same prayers which the early Christians recited at mass...
Last Sunday, at the Lagos gathering, we watched the Symbolon episode discussing the Paschal mysteries of Christ. We learnt that in Christ’s sufferings, we were made free from sin and death. Now we can look forward to eternity with Our Heavenly Father. This week, let...
Two Sundays ago, we watched the fifth episode of Symbolon which focused on how symbolism is used in the history of the church to share the story of Salvation. Faith is a mystery and we may not always understand God’s plan for us as Christians...
No jokes, it is already the second week of Lent and as early as it is, it isn’t too early to review our Lenten plans. Are we still on track with our plans of abstinence? Have we quit yet or planning to? Are we modifying...
The precepts of the church basically represent the norms that should be imbibed by people who wish to live intentionally as Catholics. These precepts are based on the moral and doctrinal foundations of the Church and have been documented in the Catechism of the Catholic...
A couple weeks ago, we had to say goodbye to our very own Father Anthony Nwosu, one of Young and Catholic’s convening priests and a friend to all who left Lagos for Rome in furtherance of a special course. Our farewell to Father Anthony was three-fold:...
Homily for June 29, 2017: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Bible Study: Acts 12:1-11. 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18 and Matthew 16:13-19 Today, we remember St. Peter and St. Paul, the greatest names ever as far the early history of the church is concerned. Peter was the one to...
As a result of these violent attacks and its attendant consequences and following the appeal made by the Bishop of Maiduguri, the archdiocese of Lagos has decided to take up a Special Collection on SUNDAY 21ST MAY 2017 IN ALL OUR PARISHES in Lagos to support...
Happy easter everyone!! May the power of the Resurrection transform our lives and fill our hearts with peace. Amen! Here is The Paschal Sermon of St John Chrysostom, its an amazing read!!! "If any man be devout and love God, let him enjoy this fair and radiant...
Hey guys! Thanks to those that came for the Lenten retreat today, it was so great! As we know Ash Wednesday (1st March) begins the season of Lent. Some helpful tips we picked up: WHAT IS LENT? Lent is the period of forty days in which the...
World Youth Day is an international meeting of youth from all over the world who gather together in one place with their catechists, priests, bishops, and the pope in order to profess their faith in Jesus Christ. The founder and first host of the event was...
In the midst of all the restlessness and violence in the world, the pope is calling all young people to come 'Together' and respond to this with love. See his video below...
July 1, 2016 (Friday of week 13) You who trample on the needy Dear friends in Christ, the capitalist world is more of a jungle of survival. There is always a need to fill and for that purpose there is a great struggle for the available resources....