It’s actually ridiculous that cheating is almost normalized in this generation you’d be chilling with some older men (30-40s max), and random yarns about side chicks. Hello ? So we just gonna ignore fact that this guy said he casually cheats on his wife we know ??? No shame ??
You remember the viral video of a Catholic priest that was seen weeping during the celebration of the Mass? He has released a statement to explain what he experienced. Take time to read. It'll uplift your faith and make you appreciate the Mass all the more.
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A Statement from Father Brent Bowman on Eucharistic Experience During Mass
September 16, 2026
To the good people of God:
Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever!
On Monday, September 14, I celebrated the Holy Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Hopkins, MN. Present were Chesterton Academy students, faculty and staff and parishioners of the parish. During the Mass, I had a private spiritual experience while praying the Eucharistic prayer over the bread and wine and I want to humbly share and clarify what I experienced all for God’s glory and praise. In doing so, I also want to correct any misinformation as the Mass recording is being shared online.
To clarify up front, my experience was NOT what the Catholic Church considers a “Eucharistic miracle.” The forms of bread and wine retained their accidents (i.e., their appearance and taste) during this entire experience. Never did I see real blood or human flesh with my eyes.
My experience was this:
During the consecration prayer over the wine at the altar, as I spoke the words, I was given what I believe to be internal knowledge of the power of these words being spoken and the reality of their effect to the point that I had difficulty speaking. With each word, I became more physically overwhelmed as seen in the video. At the same time, I was given sensory knowledge of the weight of God’s power coming down upon the altar, and I felt the heaviness of Jesus’s substantial presence in the chalice in my hands. The chalice became too heavy to hold as I felt it pulled down to rest upon the altar. I felt my hands fixed to the chalice of the Precious Blood, and I could not physically move it. Attempting to elevate the Precious Blood, which I was not able to do for a period of time, I believe I was given grace to understand more deeply the bittersweetness of Our Lord’s Passion and how much blood Christ shed for the immense weight of all our sins. I believe I experienced this weight in the chalice. This spiritual experience emotionally and physically overwhelmed me as evident in the Mass recording.
Lastly, private spiritual encounters with God like these are completely unmerited gifts and signs of God’s abundant love for all his people. They are not necessarily signs of any person’s holiness.
I pray this brief testimony moves all our hearts to contemplate more deeply the mysteries of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and the Precious Blood.
Peace in Christ,
Fr. Brent Bowman
Copied from the Diocese of St Paul
I actually respect people who can say “I used to think this but I don’t anymore.” that takes more self awareness than pretending you’ve always been right.
You are allowed to experience joy while things in your life are unresolved. If you postpone happiness until everything is perfect, you’ll be postponing it forever.
One of the women in my church needed ₦1 million for surgery.
She didn't have the money and couldn't borrow it from anyone. Last week, she gathered the courage to post her request in our church WhatsApp group.
A few hours after she posted it, our pastor came into the group and started praying for her to receive instant healing. He then reminded us about the bazaar preparations and the fundraising that would begin during today's service.
During the donation session in church today, a man who had not attended church for a long time stood up and donated ₦5 million.
The entire church erupted in applause, and our pastor was overjoyed.
Then the man took the microphone and said the money was for the lady who had asked for help with her surgery in the WhatsApp group.
The lady fell from her seat and started crying.
The man collected her account number, transferred the money to her immediately, and left.
Wife is in labour, and her husband is out of town.
Her younger sister and her husband’s younger sister are with her at the hospital.
Her cervix was fully dilated, but her pelvic bone was not giving enough room for the baby to come down. The doctors recommended CS.
The husband’s younger sister called her brother and said, “Your wife is being lazy. She doesn't want to push. She wants CS because she saw someone do it and it was quick.”
The husband asked her to give the phone to the matron.
He told the matron to send his sister out of the hospital and instructed them to go ahead with the CS.
Nigeria is dangerously not inclusive.
I know this doctor that stammers. When he goes for interview, he sees his colleague spend up to 30 mins, but his interviews doesn't go past 5 mins. He could tell they just want to dismiss him and move to the next person.
The doctor went for his PLAB exam in England. A day was set aside for doctors with speech difficulty. They were given extra time and asked if the time would be enough for them. He passed the PLAB. In Nigeria, when he takes exam, he has to finish within the alloted time given to people without difficulty.
How do we expect perfection from people who are already with personal difficulties? We need to imbibe grace as a people.
Become someone who wastes nothing. A bad job gives you skills. A difficult person teaches you boundaries. A failed idea gives you better judgement. A random conversation gives you a new perspective. A painful year can completely change what you value. You don't need everything that happens to you to be good. The bad often teaches you to appreciate the good. Be
grateful for what goes right, learn from what goes wrong, and remember that one day the
experiences you struggled through will become the wisdom you live by.
I have to admit, I always wondered what this part of Psalm 23 meant. I thought “He anoints my head with oil” was figurative language for God keeping the Psalmist healthy. I never knew this parallel.
Anoint my head with oil
“Sheep can get their head caught in briers and die trying to get untangled. There are horrid little flies that like to torment sheep by laying eggs in their nostrils which turn into worms and drive the sheep to beat their head against a rock, sometimes to death. Their ears and eyes are also susceptible to tormenting insects. So the shepherd anoints their whole head with oil. Then there is peace. That oil forms a barrier of protection against the evil that tries to destroy the sheep. Do you have times of mental torment? Do the worrisome thoughts invade your mind over and over? Do you beat your head against a wall trying to stop them? Have you ever asked God to anoint your head with oil? He has an endless supply! His oil protects and makes it possible for you to fix your heart, mind, and eyes on Him today and always! There is peace in the valley! May our good good Father anoint your head with oil today so that your cup overflows with blessings! God is good and He is faithful!!”