Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
The Power of Representing One’s Faith
Often when I write about the importance of contextualizing our religious expression, people think I’m asking for a revolution. Some even...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- 6 days ago
- 7 min
Mary, Favoured Among Us
While we celebrate the birth of Christ, let’s question some popular narratives about the Virgin Mary. This reflection is the fruit of...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
Integrating Spirituality Into Counselling: A long-awaited Book
The term “counselling and spirituality” is frequently associated with spiritual accompaniment. Nevertheless, those in the psychology...
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...
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...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
Catholic, A Church With Many Colours
One of the beauties of the Vatican II Council is this opportunity for the Catholic Church to take different colours while remaining...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Oct 17, 2022
- 3 min
Café Oasis et la qualité d’accueil à l’Université Saint-Paul Ottawa
Au 223 de la rue Main se situe l’une des deux universités catholiques de la capitale canadienne, l’Université Saint-Paul, Ottawa. Un lieu...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Oct 10, 2022
- 5 min
The Place of Music and Dance in Church Liturgy in Africa
There is this false impression that when people dance or exhibit certain forms of bodily movement during Holy Mass or any other...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Oct 8, 2022
- 1 min
Homily for the 28th Sunday: Finding Healing from the Lord and Giving thanks in all things
Fr Stan invites us to seek help whenever we are going through any sickness or any difficulty. Take your sickness or pains to the Lord,...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Oct 8, 2022
- 3 min
A Beautiful Thanksgiving Mass at Sacré Cœur Parish, Ottawa
Thus begins the narrative of the Thanksgiving celebration of two Catholic Parishes in the Diocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. It was a beautiful...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- 6 days ago
- 7 min
Mary, Favoured Among Us
While we celebrate the birth of Christ, let’s question some popular narratives about the Virgin Mary. This reflection is the fruit of...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
Catholic, A Church With Many Colours
One of the beauties of the Vatican II Council is this opportunity for the Catholic Church to take different colours while remaining...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Oct 10, 2022
- 5 min
The Place of Music and Dance in Church Liturgy in Africa
There is this false impression that when people dance or exhibit certain forms of bodily movement during Holy Mass or any other...
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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
- Aug 12, 2022
- 3 min
A Homage to Prof. Laurenti Magesa — A Sacred Iroko never dies
Irokos don’t die; they give up their space to other trees and offer their bodies to other inhabitants of the forest. In his “Hidden life...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Feb 7, 2022
- 2 min
This God that Suffers in our Head
Have you ever imagined why some people have this tendency of seeing God as always suffering, the world always sinful, and humanity...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Dec 29, 2021
- 4 min
Kwanzaa, the gift of the African Diaspora to the World
First published in https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.com/kwanzaa-is-a-gift/?fbclid=IwAR3_9oNBxLTczM3fXmaE8tUWSz12p4QXW I have never...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Dec 23, 2021
- 4 min
End of Year Religious Crusades in Nigeria: Why do our churches rage and plot in vain?
We’re back to the festive period when communities and churches mount their crusades against principalities and powers. Many religious men...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Nov 6, 2021
- 3 min
Was Christ Obliged to die on the Cross?
Here is a follow-up to my observation on Satisfaction and Substitutionary Atonement Theories. So many people have underlined the...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Oct 25, 2021
- 3 min
Engelbert Mveng S. J.—Theologian, artist, and a Father of African Theology
Another Baobab presented in African theology of Bénézet Bujo and Juvenal Ilunga Muya (ed.) is Engelbert Mveng S.J. It is a presentation...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Oct 25, 2021
- 2 min
Vincent Mulago - Modern African Apostolic Father
I just finished the first chapter of African Theology, edited by Bénézet Bujo and Juvenal Ilunga Muya. The first chapter is consecrated...
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