Gregory pius

A cool headed gentleman, highly Ambitious to do great things for the less privilege ones. A lover of catholic Faith.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

NASARAWA STATE: SECURITY, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND LIFTING OUR PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY

Following yesterday’s visit to Kogi State, I proceeded to Akwanga, Nasarawa State, today, 28 October 2026, to continue our series of town hall meetings across Nigeria. These engagements provide an opportunity to interact directly with our people, listen to their concerns, and understand their expectations for a better Nigeria.

In Akwanga, I granted an interview to a local radio station, where we discussed critical national issues, particularly insecurity, the economy, and the urgent need to lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty.

I was subsequently joined by my dear elder brother and the NDC Vice Presidential Candidate, His Excellency, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for the town hall meeting.

Participants raised important questions and shared their concerns about insecurity, particularly the challenges women face in accessing their farms; support for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups; fuel subsidy; corruption; the present government’s excessive borrowing; the deteriorating state of our schools; and other challenges affecting their daily lives.

In my response, I assured the participants that our first priority, upon election, would be to unite the country, decisively tackle corruption, and confront the insecurity ravaging communities across Nigeria.

I also reaffirmed our shared commitment to massive investment in education and healthcare, including the provision of at least one fully functional primary healthcare centre in every political ward across the country. Our goal is to reduce the cost of living, expand opportunities, and lift Nigerians out of poverty.

I sincerely thank all participants, our party members, the organisers, and the good people of Nasarawa State for their warm reception, thoughtful contributions, and active participation.

A New Nigeria is POssible, and Nigeria will be OK! -PO

[Gregory pius @EjukwapPius]

@FriarEmma1 Amen 🙏

[Friar Emma @FriarEmma1]

30TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A:
Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Matthew 22:34-40

WHAT KIND PERSON IS MY RELIGION MAKING ME?

Dearest friends in Christ, today’s Liturgy of the Word invites us all to a deep reflection on the meaning of the command, the love of God and our brothers and sisters. It is a question on the authenticity of our religion and the kind of God we claim to worship. Every human being is, in one way or another, a religious being. The experience of mystery, the search for meaning, and the desire to connect with the divine lead people to embrace a particular religious tradition.

Religion can inspire love, hope, sacrifice, justice, and compassion. Yet, one of the greatest problems of religion today is that, while God created humanity in His own image and likeness, some religious adherents have attempted to create God in their own image and likeness. Instead of allowing God to transform their hearts, they fashion a god who approves of their prejudices, h@tred, intolerance, and violence.

God commands His people in the First Reading to protect the stranger, the widow, and the orphan. He also warns against exploiting the poor and withholding a poor person's cloak, which may be their only covering. This passage reveals a God who is attentive to human suffering, especially the suffering of the vulnerable. Our relationship with God cannot be separated from our treatment of those who are powerless, marginalized, and in need.

A religion that neglects the suffering of human beings contradicts the very compassion of the God it professes to worship. In the Second Reading, St Paul praises the Thessalonians for receiving the Gospel with joy and becoming examples to other believers. Their faith was not merely an intellectual acceptance of religious teachings; it transformed their lives. Genuine faith produces visible fruits. If our religion does not make us more compassionate, honest, peaceful, and loving, we must honestly ask whether we have allowed the Gospel to change us.

And in the Gospel, Jesus summarizes the entire Law in two commandments: love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbour as yourself. These commandments cannot be separated. We cannot claim to love the invisible God while despising the human being created in His image. Every human life possesses dignity because every person bears the imprint of the Creator.

This is where the problem of religion becomes painfully evident. Some of us claim to be fighting for God, defending His honour, or protecting our religious identity, yet we justify the destruction of human life. But is God so powerless that He needs our hatred and violence to defend Him? Does the Creator of heaven and earth require the blood of His creatures to prove His greatness? We must never confuse human ambition, fanaticism, or political interests with the will of God.

God is compassionate, merciful, and forgiving. Yet those who claim to serve Him show little compassion, mercy, or forgiveness toward their fellow human beings. When our understanding of God becomes distorted by hatred and prejudice, we risk working against the very God we claim to love and serve. Religion should lead us closer to God and, consequently, closer to one another. It should heal divisions, defend human dignity, and inspire us to become instruments of peace. Religious devotion is not measured by how loudly we proclaim God's name, but by how faithfully we reflect His love.

The question for us today is not simply, “What religion do I practice?” but rather, “What kind of person is my religion making me?” If our worship does not produce compassion, if our prayers do not inspire forgiveness, and if our faith permits us to destroy the lives of others, then we must return to the heart of the Gospel.

May we never create God in our own image. Instead, may we allow the true God to reshape us in His image. Amen

Happy Sunday and God bless you all!
©Friar Emmanuel Idakwo OFM Cap.

[Gregory pius @EjukwapPius]

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@PeterObi APC extraction know how to twist Message!

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@FriarEmma1 Amen 🙏

[Friar Emma @FriarEmma1]

29TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A: World Mission Sunday

Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5; Matthew 22:15-21

THE CHURCH AND POLITICS: COLLABORATION AND CHALLENGES

Today’s Liturgy of the Word on this 29th Sunday invites us to reflect on how faith can engage with political life while remaining faithful to God’s mission. As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday established by Pope Pius XI in 1926, we are reminded that the whole Church is missionary, called to pray for, support, and participate in proclaiming the Gospel to all nations. This year’s theme, “One in Christ, United in Mission,” highlights our shared responsibility to bring Christ’s love to the world.

In today’s First Reading, God calls Cyrus, a Persian king who did not belong to Israel, His anointed instrument for the liberation of His people. This reminds us that God can work through people and institutions beyond the visible boundaries of the Church to accomplish His purposes.

Political authority, when exercised in the service of justice, freedom, and human dignity, can contribute to the common good. Nevertheless, no political leader possesses absolute authority, because God remains Lord of history and every human power is accountable to Him. The relationship between the Church and political authority has always presented both opportunities for collaboration and challenges.

Jesus declares in the Gospel Reading, “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” His response establishes an important principle for the relationship between religion and politics. Jesus acknowledges the legitimate sphere of civil authority, but He also makes clear that our ultimate allegiance belongs to God, even Caesar belongs to God. The coin bears Caesar’s image, but every human person bears the image of God. Therefore, political systems must respect human dignity, protect life, and promote justice and peace. The Church must neither become a political instrument nor remain silent when human dignity is threatened.

We have a good example in Pope Leo XIV’s telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 16 October 2026. During their conversation, as reported by the Vatican Press Office, the Pope expressed deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in Oleshky, Ukraine, and called for a ceasefire to permit food and medical assistance and the safe, voluntary evacuation of civilians. He also reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to dialogue and peace.

This encounter illustrates how the Church can engage political leaders without abandoning her spiritual mission. Such dialogue is not an endorsement of every political decision, rather, it is an effort to protect human life and seek peaceful solutions.

St Paul praises the Thessalonians, in the Second Reading, for their work of faith, labour of love, and endurance in hope. These virtues must also shape the Church’s engagement with society. Mission is not merely preaching from the pulpit; it means witnessing to Christ through charity, defending the vulnerable, promoting reconciliation, and supporting communities wounded by conflict and poverty.

Dearest friends in Christ, as we celebrate a century of World Mission Sunday, we are invited to participate in this universal mission through prayer, generosity, and practical service. Our contributions support missionaries and communities where the Gospel is being proclaimed and the Church is growing. The Church’s mission is not to conquer political power but to transform hearts through the Gospel. May we give society what is justly due while giving God our whole lives. One in Christ, united in mission, let us become courageous witnesses of truth, justice, and peace.

Happy Sunday and God bless you all!
©Friar Emmanuel Idakwo OFM Cap.

[Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch @FrUgochukwu]

In October 1978, 58-year old Cardinal Karol Wojtyła arrived in Rome for the funeral of Pope John Paul I and the Conclave to elect his successor.

Before leaving Poland, the communist authorities confiscated his diplomatic passport, leaving him with only his tourist passport. One provincial secretary of the Communist Party warned him: “Go, go. When you return, we will settle accounts.”

But Karol did not seem worried. At the airport, a television crew awaited him, and he looked around with a calm, almost amused expression as the cameras followed him.

They Communist authorities were waiting for him in Poland but they didn't know that God had a bigger plan for him. The next time he returned to Poland, he returned as Pope John Paul II.

[Gregory pius @EjukwapPius]

@Sachinettiyil Today on Feast Day of ST. Carlo Acutis My wife Cecilia Give birth to a Baby boy.

Praying for her quick recovery 🙏

[Gregory pius @EjukwapPius]

@UncleLagbaja 289 and 300

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized. The doctors believe that it is best to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it. The operation is already scheduled to take place in the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers.

[Gregory pius @EjukwapPius]

@Pontifex Good health 👍

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@JeffreyGuterman Good health for all the sick people

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28TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A
Isaiah 25:6-10; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14

“MANY ARE CALLED, BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN”

Dearest Friends in Christ, today’s Liturgy of the Word invites us to reflect on the words of Jesus, “Many are called, but few are chosen,” which sound contradictory and perplexing. If God invites everyone to His banquet, why are only a few chosen? A deeper reflection reveals that God’s invitation is generous and universal, but our response matters. The Lord calls everyone to share in His Kingdom, yet He does not force anyone to accept His invitation or live according to its demands.

The prophet Isaiah, in the First Reading, presents a beautiful vision of God preparing a banquet for all peoples, destroying death, and wiping away tears from every face. This is the destiny God desires for humanity: communion with Him, lasting joy, and the fullness of life.

In the Gospel, Jesus develops this image through the parable of the wedding banquet. The invited guests refuse to come, while others are gathered from the streets. God’s invitation extends beyond those who initially appear to belong, reminding us that no one is excluded from His call to salvation. Yet the guest without a wedding garment reveals that accepting the invitation must be accompanied by a transformed life. We cannot claim the Kingdom with our lips while refusing to put on the garments of faith, repentance, charity, and holiness.

How, then, should humanity respond to God’s invitation? The Catechism of the Catholic Church (nos. 142–149) teaches that faith is our response to God, who reveals Himself and invites us into friendship with Him. This response requires a heart ready to listen, trust, and obey. God speaks in many ways, through the beauty of creation, human encounters, unexpected circumstances, suffering, His revealed Word, and the voice of conscience. The question is whether we are attentive enough to recognise His voice and humble enough to follow where He leads.

The French Writer, Julien Green (1900–1998), captures this personal dimension of divine love when he observes that “You cannot imagine at all how much you interest God; he is interested in you as if there were no one else on earth.” God’s invitation is not an impersonal summons addressed to an anonymous crowd. He calls each of us personally, knowing our weaknesses, wounds, hopes, and possibilities. The tragedy is not that God refuses to call us, but that we can become too distracted, proud, comfortable, or indifferent to answer Him.

In the Second Reading, St Paul reminds us that he has learned to live in both abundance and need because his strength comes from God. His example teaches us that responding to God does not depend on favourable circumstances or material possessions, but on a trusting heart that remains faithful in every situation.

Where, then, is God in our lives, and what is our response to His festal invitation? Are we too occupied with our daily concerns to make room for Him? Do our choices reflect the dignity of guests invited to His Kingdom? Dearest Friends in Christ, today, let us accept His invitation wholeheartedly and put on the wedding garment of a life renewed by grace. We are all called, but we must freely respond and allow God’s grace to make us ready. May we one day share in the eternal banquet where God wipes away every tear and His joy has no end. Amen.

Happy Sunday and God bless you all!
©Friar Emmanuel Idakwo OFM Cap.

[Gregory pius @EjukwapPius]

@UtomiPat You have spoken well prof

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@RepRileyMoore Our lady of Victory 🖐️ intercede for US!

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@JeffreyGuterman Even the man in Aso Rock knows that he (Obi) won the 2023 General election

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

My Visit to the Nigerian Air Force Facility

Further to my message yesterday, I visited the Nigerian Air Force facility in Abuja today to formally sign the condolence register following the unfortunate aircraft crash.

The visit gave me another opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made daily by the men and women of our Armed Forces and other security agencies in the line of duty. These courageous Nigerians put their lives on the line to defend our nation and protect our people. We must never take their service and sacrifice for granted.

I extend my deepest condolences to the Nigerian Air Force and to the families, colleagues, and loved ones of those who lost their lives.

May God grant eternal rest to the departed and give their families the strength and fortitude to bear this painful loss.

May God continue to protect all those who serve our country. -PO

[Gregory pius @EjukwapPius]

@fkeyamo Resign!