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
- 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
- Feb 6
- 3 min
Why We Should Respect Every Religion
Every religion on earth claims to be the true one. And each believes that only they understand God’s will better. And genuinely, the true...
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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 30, 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 29, 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 19, 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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