SHIFT LET ME RANT!
I’m not a saint. Far from it. Journeying through life, I’ve been rubbed the right and wrong ways. Each of these ‘rubs’ left quite a few ‘marks’. Maybe that’s why I see things with a bit of a ‘slant’.…
TIME FOR SOME SLIM FITTING
Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Year II. Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) 2 Kings 19:9-11,14-21,31-36; Matt. 7:6,12-14 The thing about heaven is that it’s not that easy to get into. But it’s where we all…
KEMI
Chapter Fourteen Kemi was ushered into a dimly lit office, alongside Mangodo and Ivy, on one of the blocks adjoining the one that housed the reception area. She immediately relaxed. There was something soothing in the light aroma that hung in the air,…
JUDGE NOT?
Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Year II. Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) 2 Kings 17:5-8,13-15,18; Matt. 7:1-5 Today, the Lord Jesus Christ makes it abundantly clear to us that no one is free of guilt. Hence, he…
WHEN A CATHOLIC PRIEST RECOVERS FROM COVID-19
Months ago (this was the second week of February), I had just returned from Lagos, when news began to spread that the dreaded coronavirus was gaining momentum in Nigeria. I panicked. Was it possible I had come in contact with someone at the airport who…
KEMI
Chapter Thirteen Mangodo drove his Silver 2006 Honda Accord through the yawning gates of the Mausoleum-looking edifice. Who would have thought anyone would erect such a gigantic structure as a ‘mad house’. His conscience pricked him then. If…
EDO POLITICAL BATTLE: DO NOT BE FOOLED!
On May 31st, 2020, I wrote an open letter to all young persons in Edo State, titled, “MESSAGE TO ALL YOUNG PERSONS IN EDO STATE #2020 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION.” In that letter, I drew the attention of all young persons in the State to the political…
THE HEART THAT BEATS LOVE
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Year A. Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) Deut.7:6-11; John 4:7- 16; Matthew 11:25-30 Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus was highly encouraged by mediaeval mystics; and particularly…
A TEENAGE SAINT FOR TODAY’S YOUTH
Being young isn’t a curse, even though it seems that way sometimes. Teenage struggles are endless. For many, youth is a time of great confusion. I know. I was a teenager not long ago. So imagine how inspiring it is to hear that a teenager is on the…
THE FIRE OF ELIJAH
Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. Year II. Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) Eccl. 48:1-15; Matt. 6:7-15 Going through the first reading, we’re fired up. It’s an Ode to prophet Elijah, who arose like a…