Lo de las reliquias en la Biblia hay relatos como el de 2 Reyes 13:21, donde un muerto revive al tocar los huesos del profeta Eliseo, y el de Hechos 19:11-12, donde pañuelos y delantales que habían tocado a Pablo sanaban enfermos etc. Pero si quieres saber lo que esta pasando aqui, pues es el 900 aniversario de el regreso de Santa Agata a su lugar.
Santa Ágata de Sicilia (también conocida como Ágata de Catania) fue una virgen y mártir cristiana primitiva que vivió en el siglo III d.C.
Nació alrededor del año 231 d.C. (algunas fuentes dicen c. 230–235) en el seno de una familia rica y noble de Sicilia: tanto Catania como Palermo reclaman ser su ciudad natal. Desde muy joven consagró su virginidad a Dios (mediante el rito de la velatio, recibiendo un velo rojo como símbolo de su dedicación como “esposa de Cristo”).
Durante la persecución de los cristianos bajo el emperador Decio (c. 250–253), un funcionario romano tradicionalmente llamado Quintiano, prefecto o procónsul de Sicilia, la deseó e intentó obligarla a casarse con él.
Ágata se negó, afirmando públicamente su fe en Cristo como su único esposo. La hizo arrestar. Tras intentos de quebrantar su resolución (incluido el confinamiento en un burdel, que fracasó debido a su firmeza), fue sometida a graves torturas: estirada en un potro, desgarrada con ganchos de hierro, quemada con antorchas, azotada y —la más famosa— le cortaron los pechos con tenazas o tijeras.
Según la tradición, mientras estaba encarcelada y al borde de la muerte por sus heridas, se le apareció san Pedro Apóstol, la consoló y la curó milagrosamente.
Quintiano ordenó entonces que la rodasen desnuda sobre brasas calientes mezcladas con fragmentos afilados. Durante este tormento se produjo un terremoto. Fue devuelta a la prisión, donde oró y murió el 5 de febrero del año 251 d.C. (con unos 19–20 años de edad).
La veneración y legado Ágata es que es una de las vírgenes mártires más veneradas de la antigüedad cristiana. Su nombre aparece en el Canon de la Misa, en el Martyrologium Hieronymianum y en otros calendarios antiguos. Su fiesta se celebra el 5 de febrero. Es venerada en la Iglesia Católica, la Iglesia Ortodoxa Oriental, la Ortodoxia Oriental y la Comunión Anglicana.
Es la santa patrona de Catania (y gran parte de Sicilia), Malta, San Marino y otros lugares tambien para
Enfermos de cáncer de mama
Víctimas de violación
Contra el fuego, los terremotos y las erupciones volcánicas (especialmente el Etna)
Nodrizas, fundidores de campanas (por la forma de sus pechos amputados en la iconografía), enfermeras y otros
Un milagro famoso que se le atribuye ocurrió en el año 252 d.C.: cuando el Etna entró en erupción y la lava amenazó Catania, los ciudadanos llevaron su velo en procesión y el flujo se detuvo. A lo largo de los siglos se han reportado intercesiones similares contra desastres
A LETTER TO MY SONS
My sons,
There is a danger in ministry that I want you to discern early: the danger of reproducing what God is doing in another man without receiving the divine allocation that made it possible for him to carry it.
Many men have shipwrecked their assignment because they became fascinated with another man's expression. They saw the manifestation but did not discern the mystery behind the manifestation.
They saw the public dimension of the ministry but knew nothing about the private dealings of God that produced the man. So they copied the visible while ignoring the invisible.
My sons, do not build your ministry from another man's shadow. There is something God has written concerning you that cannot be discovered through imitation.
Paul says:
«“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us…”
— Romans 12:6»
The Scripture does not Just say that gifts differ.
It says they differ according to grace. That means there is a divine proportion attached to every calling.
There is a measure of grace. There is a measure of faith. There is a measure of burden. There is a measure of authority. There is a measure of revelation.
There is a measure of governmental responsibility.
Grace is heaven's provision for the execution of His divine intention.
When God gives an assignment, He does not Just give Men responsibilities; He gives Men the grace necessary to execute that responsibility.
Therefore, do not volunteer for what God has not commissioned you to carry. There are burdens that look spiritual but are not your burden. There are battles that are legitimate but are not your battle.
There are territories that need conquest but are not your territory. There are people who need help but are not your assignment to carry. There are doors that are genuinely open but were not opened for you. And there are things that God may permit another man to do that He will deliberately forbid you from doing.
This is the mystery of divine measure.
Paul said: «“But we will not boast of things without our measure…” 2 Corinthians 10:13»
Notice the language: “Our measure.” There is a measure that belongs to a man. There is a jurisdiction attached to an assignment. There is a boundary around every commission.
There is what heaven has committed to your stewardship. Therefore, maturity in ministry is not simply knowing what you can do. Maturity is knowing what God has authorized you to do.
A man can have the ability to do many things and still have the grace to do only a few. And this is where many ministers become casualties..
My sons, hear me: You are not called to do everything you are capable of doing. You are called to do what heaven has written concerning you. Jesus Himself lived under this government.
He said: “My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.” John 4:34
He did not come on Earth Just to do good things.
He came to finish an assigned work. This is the difference between a good man and a commissioned man.
A good man is always concerned about Things That needs to be done. A commissioned man is always concerned about things he has been sent to do.
Jesus could have responded to every human need around Him, but He remained governed by the Father's will. The One who had unlimited power still lived within the boundaries of His assignment.
My sons, there are things you must learn to refuse, Not because they are sinful.Not because they are evil.
Not because they are beneath you. But because they are outside your assignment.
There is a holy “no” that protects a man's “yes.”
There are things you must be willing to say: “This is good, but it is not mine.” “This is necessary, but God has not assigned it to me.” “This is a legitimate burden, but it is not my burden.” Because if you say yes to every burden, eventually you will not have enough strength to carry the burden God actually gave you.
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Good evening @NigEducation. I hope this message meets you well.
Teeming with the same enthusiasm I believe every Nigerian undergraduate felt at the announcement of this good news, I proceeded to apply for the grant. However, I was surprised to discover that Veterinary Medicine
Dear Medical Students,
Here are my thoughts:
— On Grades
— On Classes
— On Exams
— On Politics
— On Seniors
— On Doctors
— On Growth
— On Friendships
— On Identity
— On the Long Game
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@AnifowoseFaruk Congratulations on your achievement, Sen. Anifas!
Thank you for the spotlight—I truly appreciate it. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to more wins ahead. 🤍
Meet Dr. Chigozie Chukwu, PhD – From Failing WAEC 9 Times to Becoming a Global Scholar.
Against all odds. Beyond repeated failures. Through sheer determination, faith, will, and resilience.
This is the extraordinary story of Dr. Chigozie Chukwu, a Nigerian who sat for WAEC nine times and wrote JAMB seven times. Yes, nine times.
For years, opportunities slipped away. Results brought disappointment. Hope seemed distant. But he never gave up. Through tears, rejection, and ridicule, he clung tightly to one thing: his dream.
And today, that dream has become reality.
Dr. Chukwu earned his PhD in Development Economics with flying colours from the prestigious University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom. He now serves as a lecturer at a global university in the UK.
His journey is living proof that no failure is final, and no background can limit a determined spirit. When you refuse to quit, the impossible becomes possible.
This isn't just an academic success story, it's a beacon of hope for every young Igbo man and woman, Nigerian or African who has ever felt left behind. It's a bold reminder that grace + grit = greatness.
To every young person struggling with failure or self-doubt: you may stumble a hundred times, but it only takes one breakthrough to change your entire story.
Today, Dr. Chukwu doesn't just teach economics, he inspires minds. From classrooms in the UK to youth across Africa, he shares not only knowledge but the power of perseverance. If you're in a dark season, don't quit. Dr. Chukwu's story proves that destiny honors the relentless. Your breakthrough might be one more step away.
Chigozie Chukwu (@GENERALMAZII) is from Ngodo, Isuochi, in Umunneochi Local Government Area, Abia State.
Congratulations Odogwu, Dr. Chigozie Chukwu. Your journey is not only inspiring, it's empowering a generation.
Let's Retweet to celebrate him! 🙏
I got this message in June, I just saw it yesterday (got an email notification from the platform that made me see this).
My point is if you don't post your work, there will be nothing to retweet. I am talking to all of you introverts.
Be grateful at every stage of your design journey.
I remember when I started UI/UX design, I had no workspace—I had to work at the dining table in my father's house. Fast forward about two years later, and now I’m living in a 3-bedroom flat in Lagos with my own workspace and a nice setup.
Of course, this is far from where I want to be, but it’s definitely not where I used to be, and I am grateful.
I thank God for the growth, and I will keep pushing to be even better.
PS: First slide was taken two years ago, second slide was taken yesterday.