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
- 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...
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Véronique Gaymard
- Sep 18, 2022
- 1 min
Des Prêtres Africains en Territoire Autochtone Innu au Canada
"Reportage de Pascale Guéricolas à la rencontre des trois prêtres africains en immersion auprès de ces communautés innues, quelques...
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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
- Aug 7, 2021
- 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
- Jul 3, 2021
- 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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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Jun 29, 2021
- 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
- Jun 26, 2021
- 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
- Jun 19, 2021
- 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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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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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Jun 13, 2021
- 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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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Jun 10, 2021
- 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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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Jun 10, 2021
- 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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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- May 14, 2021
- 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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Wilfried Armel Mabondzo
- Mar 30, 2021
- 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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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Mar 28, 2021
- 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
- Mar 24, 2021
- 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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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Mar 18, 2021
- 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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