Author Archives: Stephen Ogoe

Mystic, speaker, and writer.

TROUBLED SONS OF GOD (by Fr. Ogoe, based on Wisdom 2:12-20)

Is it a crime to be a child of God? Is it a crime to seek righteousness? Well, apparently it is, at least in the kingdom of the ungodly. I hope you are not too surprised. If you are, consider the following statement by the author of the Book of Wisdom: Let us lie inContinue reading “TROUBLED SONS OF GOD (by Fr. Ogoe, based on Wisdom 2:12-20)”

Do you want to lose? (cf. Mark 8:35), a reflection by Fr. Ogoe

Sometimes in life you have to be defeated in order to win. Sometimes in life you have to be foolish in order to be wise. Sometimes in life you have to lose in order to gain. Such is the paradox and wisdom of the Cross. “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it,Continue reading “Do you want to lose? (cf. Mark 8:35), a reflection by Fr. Ogoe”

Ephphata! Be opened! (Mk 7:31-37)

  The prophets of old were called, among other things, to foretell the coming of the Messiah. The messages of the prophets provided a window into how days of the Messiah would like. They were sent to convict, strengthen and inspire. An important aspect of their message was to point out with all clarity theContinue reading “Ephphata! Be opened! (Mk 7:31-37)”

“From within” (A reflection by Fr. Ogoe based on Mark 7:21-23)

What is man? From the earliest times, man has posed this important question. Attempts have been made up to the present day (with significant success) to define man – to study his being and behavior. Whatever the outcome of anthropological studies and their different schools of thought, all would agree that there is a certainContinue reading ““From within” (A reflection by Fr. Ogoe based on Mark 7:21-23)”