Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
Ask Now About Former Ages, Long Before Your Own: The Fears of Every Leader
There is a common misconception that leaders are fearless individuals. However, in reality, fear plays a significant role in leadership....
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Aug 8
- 2 min
The Punishment of Myriam: Doubting Siblings or a Questioning Nation?
In today's first reading (Numbers 12.1-13), we are presented with the story of Moses and his siblings, who had doubts. “Has the Lord...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Aug 6
- 3 min
Transfiguration: An Experience of Filiation and Liberation
When preaching about Jesus’ transfiguration, preachers often emphasize his Sonship, as highlighted by the proclamation, “This is my...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Jul 10
- 2 min
The Annual Barbecue of the Africa Study Group
The annual barbecue event of the Africa Study Group was held on July 8, 2023, marking the end of a long hiatus due to Covid-19. The...
Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- May 30
- 2 min
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...
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...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Aug 11
- 3 min
Ask Now About Former Ages, Long Before Your Own: The Fears of Every Leader
There is a common misconception that leaders are fearless individuals. However, in reality, fear plays a significant role in leadership....
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Aug 8
- 2 min
The Punishment of Myriam: Doubting Siblings or a Questioning Nation?
In today's first reading (Numbers 12.1-13), we are presented with the story of Moses and his siblings, who had doubts. “Has the Lord...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Aug 6
- 3 min
Transfiguration: An Experience of Filiation and Liberation
When preaching about Jesus’ transfiguration, preachers often emphasize his Sonship, as highlighted by the proclamation, “This is my...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- May 30
- 2 min
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...
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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...
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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...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Feb 22
- 4 min
Ecumenism, the New Areopagus for Western Christians
On 19th February 2023, I was privileged to worship at All Saints Anglican Parish. It was a special Eucharist in honour of Black History...
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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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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
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Contextualization of Religious Symbols
Allow me to start by clarifying this: images and symbols are essential to communicating our faith. We all know the quality of respect we...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Jan 23
- 3 min
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
- Jan 21
- 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
- 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
- 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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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
- Aug 30, 2022
- 3 min
An Indigenous Approach to Grief
Aujourd'hui, la communauté d’ Ekuanitshit a accompagné notre frère Jean Kelly sur son chemin de portage vers l’extrême Nord. Désormais,...
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Nnaemeka Ali, O.M.I
- Aug 16, 2022
- 1 min
The assumption of Mary is proof of God’s boundless love for us
The mystery or the beauty of God’s love is that it does not follow our human category of meritocracy. Astonishingly, the two parties in...
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