Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
Nigerian Igbo Catholic Community, Ottawa, Celebrates Uka Nne (Mothering Sunday)
At Saint Peter's Parish, located at 1640 Hetherington Road in Ottawa, on May 28, 2023, an emotional atmosphere filled the air as Catholic...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- May 4
- 4 min
The Slow, Sweet Death of the Eurocentric Christianity
While I may not have the gift of prophecy, I am convinced that change is coming. The era of European theology is ending, paving the way...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Apr 22
- 4 min
Are We Culturally or Naturally Homophobic?
As human beings advance, you would expect that we will become wiser. But, in fact, we continue to commit the same crime each century....
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Apr 20
- 6 min
The Gangs of Lagos and the Core Yoruba Values
Recently, the movie Gangs of Lagos has been raising much discussion among Nigerians and other cinema amateurs on LinkedIn. For those who...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Black Out Loud—A Celebration of Regional Capital Territory's Black Identity and Cultural Heritage
They say the Black History celebration begins when the February jamboree ends. For this reason, the Students' Association of Saint Paul's...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Mar 26
- 2 min
Annunciation of the birth of Jesus, God’s (subtle) Subversion of the Divine History
Since I started enjoying narrative analysis of the Bible, I have come to appreciate Mariology better. For example, two things strike me...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Mar 21
- 6 min
Synodal Process and the Danger of Manifest Destiny
For some time now, Synodality has become the new Areopagus for the Catholic Church. The church authority recently appeared to view it as...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Mar 16
- 1 min
Une Foi Solide comme la Montagne
Madame Laurette Grégoire, Innue de la communauté de Uashat sur la Côte-Nord, se livre au micro de Mathieu Lavigne de l'émission de Radio...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Mar 7
- 3 min
The Locus of Decolonization Theology
For a while now, I have become passionate about decolonization theology. I have concluded that it’s now for me the locus or the position...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Le Mois de l’Histoire des Noirs à Sacré-Cœur d’Ottawa
En février, aux États-Unis et au Canada, on célèbre le Mois de l’Histoire des Noirs. Ainsi, tout au long du mois de février, les...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- May 4
- 4 min
The Slow, Sweet Death of the Eurocentric Christianity
While I may not have the gift of prophecy, I am convinced that change is coming. The era of European theology is ending, paving the way...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Apr 20
- 6 min
The Gangs of Lagos and the Core Yoruba Values
Recently, the movie Gangs of Lagos has been raising much discussion among Nigerians and other cinema amateurs on LinkedIn. For those who...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Black Out Loud—A Celebration of Regional Capital Territory's Black Identity and Cultural Heritage
They say the Black History celebration begins when the February jamboree ends. For this reason, the Students' Association of Saint Paul's...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Queen Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms
In September 2022, Viola Davis powerfully brought the Female King of Dahomey, Queen Nanisca, to life on giant screens. In that epic...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Feb 18
- 3 min
Nigeria Burns, Fiddle Not
As Nigerians vote in a few days, the political idiom “Nero fiddled while Rome burned” comes to mind. Though it might not be literally...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Bakhita, the Unfortunate Named Fortunate
This morning, our community celebrated the feast of saint Josephine Bakhita. An optional memorial in the Canadian and Roman calendars...
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Diana Mbonga
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
Lunch and Learn: l’Énergie Verte et la République Démocratique du Congo
« Quelle planète voulez-vous laisser aux enfants de vos enfants ? » Cette question mène à une réflexion sur l’avenir que notre génération...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Lunch and Learn — Des Compagnies Minières Canadiennes en République Démocratique du Congo
Pendant que le monde joue au dé sur l’avenir de notre planète, la population du Congo meurt à petit feu. On peut le discuter, mais le...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Sep 23, 2022
- 3 min
The Tree of Life and the Fate of the Brave Ones
African spirituality and history have often been misrepresented on the big screens. And sometimes, when the producers have a lot of...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Jun 30, 2022
- 4 min
“Who do Nigerians say that the Messiah is?” - A Political Approach to Christ's Identity
During the mass of Saint Peter and Paul, I asked myself, who is Jesus for a Nigerian today? The Gospel of the day was Matthew 16:13-19....
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MHN-Côte-Nord
- Feb 11, 2022
- 4 min
Le Mois de l’Histoire des Noirs : N’Binkena Nantob-Bikatui
M N’Binkena Nantob-Bikatui (a.k.a Émil Binké) est canadien d’origine togolaise et vit depuis 14 ans au Québec. Il a vécu sa plus tendre...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Nov 11, 2021
- 4 min
Muhammed Buhari, the President of an occupied territory
When the First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, informed us that Some cabals had hijacked Nigeria, we joked about it, thinking that it...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
Quiet, Be Still— We Are Also Vulnerable
When the coronavirus left the shores of China, nations were fast to close their borders. Laws were enacted, and people were even...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Jun 18, 2021
- 1 min
Coelacanth, the Oldest known Animal
Did you know that there are animals older than dinosaurs? Coelacanth is a fish that has existed millions of years before the dinosaurs....
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
Rescuing the African Church from the Theological Cowboys?
The mainstream Churches in Africa will face a serious problem if they fail to redefine their priorities. In countries where these...
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