@MLJHaynes@CatholicHerald I spent less time on this issues. Cos the whole problem is, the attention given to this issues is too much. There are serious and important things in the church that should be focused on
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has named 23 entities operating online and on social media without licences to offer investment products in Ghana, warning the public to avoid doing business with them as it intensifies efforts to protect investors.
More here: https://t.co/rkX4vX55o4
#CitiNewsroom #CitiFM #GhanaNews
Imagine praying the Rosary or simply sitting in silence in a Marian grotto like this, with nothing but the gentle chirping of birds and the quiet presence of Our Lady. What a peaceful encounter with God.
.@ishowspeedsui started slow. In 2016, he launched a YouTube channel to publish gaming videos of NBA 2K and Fortnite. Few followed. Five years later he gained momentum when TikToks of his wild gaming outbursts went viral.
He soon pivoted to soccer content, collaborating with superstars including Cristiano Ronaldo. Next came travel content with tours like Speed Does America and the Speed Does Africa.
Read more about this year's #ForbesTopCreators: https://t.co/CzD26jfPM1
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Nothing really beats the satisfaction of a day well lived - completing your work, training hard, dedicating an hour to study and prayer, noticing beauty, and spending time with family, not with grudges or in a hurry, but with gratitude and reverence, properly acknowledging the day as a gift that's only once lived
All becoming an act of faith bc in everything we acknowledge Him
My 13 blessings for you on my 13th Priestly Anniversary:
1.May God surprise you with the answer you have almost given up praying for.
2.May the Lord heal the silent pain you have never found words to explain.
3.May every closed door that is not God’s will remain shut, and every door He has prepared open before you.
4.May Christ walk with you through every valley until it becomes a testimony.
5.May your tears never be wasted, but become the seeds of unexpected joy.
6.May the Holy Spirit give you wisdom when life leaves you with difficult choices.
7.May the peace of God quiet every fear that has been stealing your sleep.
8.May the Lord restore everything life, sin, or suffering has taken from you.
9.May your family become a home where love is stronger than every wound.
10.May God use your deepest pain to reveal your greatest purpose.
11.May you never miss the grace, people, and opportunities God has prepared for your destiny.
12.May your name never be associated with tragedy, shame, or sorrow; instead, may it be remembered for God’s goodness, favour, and faithfulness.
13.May unmerited favour locate you. May God bless you beyond what your efforts alone could ever achieve, and may His grace open doors no human being can close.
As I celebrate thirteen years of priesthood, I impart my priestly blessing upon you: may the Father watch over you, the Son walk beside you, and the Holy Spirit dwell within you. May your prayers be answered, your home be blessed, your work be fruitful, and your life become living proof that God is still faithful. Amen.
It’s okay to be scared of the future; that feeling is human.
The truth is, nobody truly knows what tomorrow holds.
The day I finished NYSC was one of the scariest days of my life. I already knew I had no connections, no godfather, and nobody to “help me out.”
I ran to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, West-End, Asaba, and prayed at the Grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
My first job after NYSC was as a Bet9ja agent, earning just ₦10,000 per month.
Those were humble days.
Today, the story is different.
If you feel like giving up, please don’t.
Your current situation is not your final destination.
Keep moving. Keep trying. Keep showing up.
Because a man who keeps moving will one day meet his luck. And when that day comes, everything can change.
Shalom 🙏
Memorize and embody the spirit of prayer, not merely the words
Allow your heart to open, your mind stifle, your body be still
Humble yourself before God in an empty room. Know that even there, especially there, He is there with you
🚨 BREAKING: Jamie Carragher blasts FIFA and Canada over Thomas Partey visa controversy
"This is an absolute disgrace from a tournament planning point of view. You spend years building towards a World Cup, qualifying, preparing squads, getting everything right — and then something like this happens days before kickoff. It’s just not acceptable at this level of football."
"If Thomas Partey is part of Ghana’s plans and has been cleared to be in the squad, then how does it get to a point where a visa issue knocks him out of the opening game against Panama? That’s not football, that’s administration failure."
"I don’t care who is responsible — FIFA, Canada, immigration — someone has to take accountability. You cannot tell fans to invest emotionally in a tournament and then allow situations where key players are missing because paperwork wasn’t sorted in time."
"At the very least, these issues should be resolved weeks before the first match. It’s unfair on the player, it’s unfair on Ghana, and it damages the integrity of the competition. This is exactly the kind of chaos that should never happen at a World Cup."
THE CATHOLIC RULE OF LIFE I WISH SOMEONE HAD TAUGHT ME SOONER
A few years ago, I thought becoming a better Catholic meant learning more.
More theology.
More apologetics.
More books.
More Catholic content.
Those things are good.
But I eventually discovered something surprising.
Most saints did not become saints because they knew more.
They became saints because they consistently did a few simple things every day.
That realization changed how I view the spiritual life.
So after studying Sacred Scripture, the Catechism, and the lives of the saints, I began noticing a pattern.
Different saints.
Different centuries.
Different personalities.
Yet they all built their lives around the same foundations.
If someone asked me today:
“How do I actually live like Jesus Christ every day?”
This is the framework I would share.
And honestly, it is the framework I am still trying to live myself.
1. GIVE GOD THE FIRST MOMENT OF YOUR DAY
Before the notifications.
Before the messages.
Before the news.
Before social media.
Give God the first moment.
Make the Sign of the Cross.
Thank Him for another day.
Offer everything to Him.
The first voice you hear should not be the world.
It should be God.
2. READ THE GOSPEL BEFORE YOU READ OPINIONS
One verse.
One paragraph.
One chapter.
Whatever you can manage.
The point is simple:
Let Christ shape your mind before the world shapes it for you.
Many of us spend hours consuming information and only minutes receiving formation.
That imbalance affects everything.
3. PROTECT THE STATE OF GRACE LIKE YOUR GREATEST TREASURE
Because it is.
The Church teaches that sanctifying grace is God's own life within the soul.
Nothing on earth is worth losing that.
Not success.
Not money.
Not pleasure.
Not popularity.
Go to Confession regularly.
Take sin seriously.
Take God's mercy even more seriously.
4. BUILD YOUR LIFE AROUND THE EUCHARIST
The saints never got tired of speaking about the Eucharist.
Neither should we.
The closer they drew to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the more they began to resemble Him.
Sunday Mass is the minimum.
Not the goal.
If possible, attend daily Mass.
Visit Jesus in Adoration.
Stay after Communion.
Speak to Him.
Listen to Him.
Remain with Him.
5. STOP LOOKING FOR HOLINESS IN EXTRAORDINARY THINGS
Most holiness happens in ordinary moments.
Being patient when you are tired.
Forgiving when you would rather hold a grudge.
Remaining kind when someone is difficult.
Serving when nobody notices.
The saints did not become saints because they did spectacular things every day.
They became saints because they loved God in ordinary circumstances.
6. CARRY YOUR CROSS INSTEAD OF RUNNING FROM IT
Every day brings a cross.
A disappointment.
A struggle.
A wound.
A sacrifice.
A burden nobody else sees.
Modern culture says:
“Avoid suffering.”
Jesus says:
“Follow Me.”
The difference is enormous.
One path seeks comfort.
The other seeks transformation.
One of my most repeated mantras is, "okay Augustus, let's not waste time."
Then, with an immediate boost of enthusiasm, i jump into what ik i must do
Reducing latency between thought & action is something i've been working on since my youth
Later, i recognized this is the essence of agency, and most progress in life depends on developing & practicing it daily
I pray that when this month comes to an end, may your mouth be filled with laughter, your heart filled with gratitude, and your life filled with undeniable testimonies.
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He look kindly upon you and grant you peace. Amen
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on us
Immaculate heart of Mary, pray for us. Amen
Access granted… access received !
We move in Jesus name. Amen
Happy New Month - It is your appointed time! 🎉🤩
#myjoyishere #june #kairos #newmonthprayer #frjamesa
I want to personally sponsor 20 young farmers who want to do dry season Tomato farming this year.
1. Your land should be cleared and ready by September.
2. Your minimum land size should be 2 acres and maximum 20 acres.
3. The support will be input based. Tractor services, fertilizer, seeds, agricultural extension services, weeds and pests control, irrigation systems and ready market for the tomatoes.
This is a personal pilot project and hopefully we can collectively cultivate over 400 acres of tomatoes this year during the dry season. Together let’s make this work. #idey4u