July 2025

Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest. 07/31/25. Chima Offurum.

Like a net cast into the sea to gather fish (Matthew 13:47-53), God has drawn us together as His people. Though our praises add nothing to His greatness, God’s joy is complete when we listen to Him and follow His commands. This result is precisely how God expressed His joy when Moses obeyed Him, as […]

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Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. 07/29/25. Chima Offurum

Today’s first reading from the Book of Exodus (33:7-11; 34:5-9; 28) highlights a powerful connection between the Church as a sacred meeting place with God and our own homes as spiritual spaces where prayer and worship also take root. Each time Moses entered the Tent of Meeting, the people stood at the entrances of their

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Making Right Choices Following the Example of St. James. Apostle. 07/25/25. Chima Offurum.

Today, the Church invites us to reflect on the life and witness of one of her great ambassadors, St. James. A son of Zebedee and often considered a cousin of Jesus, James was a man who made decisive choices and lived with conviction. Though fully human and aware of his limitations, he trusted in the

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Leaders use relatable narratives to Influence Followership. 07/24/25. Chima Offurum.

Yesterday, we reflected on Moses’ leadership model, focusing on how true leaders take responsibility even for communal actions and engage with their people to seek meaningful solutions. Today, I continue that reflection by highlighting how authentic leaders use relatable narratives to inspire self-driven change. In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-17), Jesus speaks to

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Leaders take responsibility and are engaging. 07/23/25. Chima Offurum.

Leadership plays a vital role in the smooth functioning of any organization or community. In today’s first reading from the Book of Exodus (16:1-5; 9-15), we witness the people’s revolt against Moses and how his response becomes a powerful example of true leadership. Authentic leaders take responsibility; they acknowledge when things go wrong and open

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Prayer: A Relationship and Surrender. 07/20/25. Chima Offurum

Whether in a community setting, like in the Church, or in the privacy of your room, prayer is a sacred encounter. The Catechism of the Catholic Church refers to prayer as a communication process through which we acknowledge the nearness of God and the sanctity of that nearness in our daily lives. In the Sixteenth

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Openness in Curiosity Transforms Wonder into Opportunities for Learning. (Wednesday in Week Fifteen of the Ordinary Time). 07/16/25. Chima Offurum.

  Human curiosity is a powerful force that often leads to moments of revelation and transformation, as seen in Moses’ decision to approach the burning bush in today’s first reading. His awe and wonder at what he saw revealed how natural it is to seek understanding when confronted with the extraordinary. Yet, it was not

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Remaining Focused with Unwavering Purpose. 07/06/25. Chima Offurum.

The Sacred Scriptures set apart one spectacular description of discipleship. That description, as seen today from Luke’s Gospel (10:1-12; 17-20), is that discipleship is not a call to comfort but a mission marked by trust, simplicity, and vulnerability. When Jesus sent forth the seventy-two disciples ahead of Him, He offered no illusions of safety; the

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