Uncategorized

The Kintsugi Way of Mending Pottery Cracks & Eucharistic Healing. 03/30/25. Chima Offurum. As I was thinking about this Weekend’s celebrations, I asked myself one question, which I am turning around to ask you who are listening or reading this message today: Have you ever been so hungry or thirsty that all you want is […]

The World of Wonder and Curiosity. Chima Offurum. 03/23/25. Earlier this week, on Tuesday, March 18, four astronauts returned to the Earth after being stranded in Space for two hundred and eighty-six days. That was big news around the world. The earlier plan was to spend only ten days out there, but technical concerns twisted

The Pomegranate Plant Experience. By Chima Offurum. 03/16/25. Some of us have the pomegranate plant in our homes; some may have never seen it but enjoy its fruit. It grows in many world regions, including Africa and the United States. I love the pomegranate tree. It contains many robust heart health and anti-inflammatory benefits. It

Lent is the special season when we offer ourselves anew to God. Fr. Chima Offurum. Our Lenten journey has just begun. With this Holy Eucharistic celebration, we are already five days down and about six more weeks, plus/minus, to go. It is a very sober time to reflect on our lives and direction. It is

The Ọfọ sculpture has a strong significance in Igboland. It stands for several values, including authority, truth, and justice. In some areas, people magnify it to stand also for purity, and that’s understandable given that purity and truth are inseparable qualities. My father is currently the oldest person in my kindred, and by that fact,

Essentially, our life consists of the physical and spiritual that we often do not see. Living within time and space, our preoccupation frequently concerns what gratifies the physical or the flesh and not what enriches the spiritual me. Imagine the level of transformation or self-enhancement that Saul could have if he worked as hard for

Intro: “Blessed are they who hope in the Lord” is a strong message for all of us in this Sunday liturgy. As we gather to worship, we pray that God’s Spirit will make us strong and committed to our faith so that we may have life through Him by believing. Even though most parts of

As a Church person thinking about celebrating Valentine’s Day, I’ve wondered why, instead of it on February 14, the Church chose Saints Cyril and Methodius. Cyril was a monk, which naturally takes my mind down to contemplative acts like prayer and grace, while Methodius was a bishop actively involved in world affairs as a shepherd

At Grassroots Access To Empowerment Foundation, we recognize that health is the cornerstone of thriving communities. However, millions of people in underserved regions still face significant barriers to accessing basic healthcare services, leading to preventable deaths, chronic diseases, and reduced quality of life. These barriers can range from a lack of healthcare infrastructure and trained

Climate change is one of the most urgent global challenges, and its impact is being felt by millions of people, particularly in vulnerable communities. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and unpredictable environmental shifts are not just affecting ecosystems, but also threatening livelihoods, food security, and human health. At Grassroots Access To Empowerment Foundation, we understand