Anthropology

Theology as an introspection, according to Lonergan

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Nov 27
3 min

Theology as an introspection, according to Lonergan

Bernard Lonergan, Method in Theology (New York: Seabury, 1972), pp. 3-26, 125-145. To better comprehend Bernard Lonergan, one must...

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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Nov 24
3 min

Marc Vollant : Notre Étoile Polaire

Les autres étoiles, même si elles brillent très fort, n'estomperont jamais l'étoile polaire Un jour, j’ai eu la visite de ma famille de...

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The Role of Theology in the African Society

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Nov 18
5 min

The Role of Theology in the African Society

Bernard Lonergan started his significant theological corpus Method in Theology (1979) with this provoking statement: “A THEOLOGY mediates...

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Muhammed Buhari, the President of an occupied territory

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Nov 11
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 - Black and Missionary

Nov 6
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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Metaverse and method in theological reflection

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Oct 30
3 min

Metaverse and method in theological reflection

The recent Facebook development brings to home the theology of Bernard Lonergan. Faced with all the troubles of the Fake News era and the...

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Engelbert Mveng S. J.—Theologian, artist, and a Father of African Theology

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Oct 25
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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Vincent Mulago - Modern African Apostolic Father

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Oct 25
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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Notre Dame du Chandail Orange by Alisonomi

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Sep 30
1 min

Notre Dame du Chandail Orange by Alisonomi

Salut! Notre Dame du chandail Orange Chère Maman Marie qui calme nos orages Nous libérant de toutes sortes d’otages Et de toutes ses...

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Tout le monde était dans l’admiration devant tout ce qu’il faisait — Luc 9, 43b – 45

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Sep 25
3 min

Tout le monde était dans l’admiration devant tout ce qu’il faisait — Luc 9, 43b – 45

Pour notre réflexion d’aujourd’hui, nous allons regarder la réaction de Jésus face à la mort. Quand il a vu que tout le monde admirait...

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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Aug 8
2 min

How Every Child Can Thrive by Five

Here is a mind-blowing TED Talk presented by an seven-year-old Molly Wright. In this talk, Molly demonstrates how every child can thrive...

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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Jul 4
1 min

A Libation of Fire

Let's offer a libation of fire For our hardships and traumas On these structures with crosses Echo some deep trembling voices How about...

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The Book of Genesis and the Problem of Original Sin

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Jun 29
4 min

The Book of Genesis and the Problem of Original Sin

Today, I want us to look at one crucial theory of origin in the book of Genesis. We will concentrate our reflection onGenesis Chapter...

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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Jun 26
3 min

Adam or Eve, Who First Sinned ?

Does it matter who wrote the Bible to understand why biblical stories are told the way they were told? Would it have been Eve who first...

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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Jun 20
3 min

Let’s Talk About Resilience

A few days ago, I had a beautiful conversation with a friend. Often, we exchange on our different passions and our humanitarian...

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Rescuing the African Church from the Theological Cowboys?

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Jun 16
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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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Jun 14
2 min

The Power of Storytelling

Have you thought about this in the past? The image of every nation or institution comes into existence through storytelling. Look at it...

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What if You Were Wrong about the Afterlife?

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Jun 10
3 min

What if You Were Wrong about the Afterlife?

Have you read Dante’s Divine Comedy? It is one of the greatest books ever published. In this photographic narrative, Dante takes us along...

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Biafra Needs Some Wise Religious Men and Women

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Jun 10
3 min

Biafra Needs Some Wise Religious Men and Women

Have you ever asked yourself why Israel always has sympathizers during most of her national struggles? Religious people will say that it...

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At the Obi, the Igbo People Sit Around the Elders

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

May 14
1 min

At the Obi, the Igbo People Sit Around the Elders

The place of Obi – the Baraza, among the Igbo people of Nigeria, is sacred. It is almost like the sanctuary, as the discussion is...

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Céline Bellefleur, l’école comme lieu d’apprentissage et d’intégration

Wilfried Armel Mabondzo

Mar 30
4 min

Céline Bellefleur, l’école comme lieu d’apprentissage et d’intégration

Alors que la question de l’enseignement en milieu autochtone suscite de nombreuses réflexions, accompagnées quelquefois de critiques...

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Mme Marie-Jeanne Basile : La pionnière de l'enseignement et de la préservation de la langue innue

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Mar 29
1 min

Mme Marie-Jeanne Basile : La pionnière de l'enseignement et de la préservation de la langue innue

Marie-Jeanne Basile pionnière de la recherche, du développement de langue innue écrite, del'enseignement et de la préservation de la...

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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Mar 25
2 min

Sur la route de la mission

Depuis mon arrivée dans le territoire innu, j’ai croisé, lors de mon itinérance, beaucoup de gens extraordinaires. Quelques fois,...

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Why the Igbo People do not say Rest In Peace

Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I - Black and Missionary

Mar 19
2 min

Why the Igbo People do not say Rest In Peace

In many cultures, whenever someone dies people precipitately say, “May he or she Rest in Peace”. A beautiful and prayerful expression but...

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