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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,…
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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 the…
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“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 certain…
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God is the Judge
In the sermon on the mount (Matt 6:1-4), Jesus warns against performing righteous deeds to win the praise and approval of people. The warning is necessary judging from the fact we are descended from Adam and we suffer from the inclination to want others notice us. If we go that route, the danger is to…
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Where do you stand?
Where do you stand? based on Joshua 24:15. (By Fr. Ogoe, 08-26-12) I tell my friends the “ordeal” I sometimes have to go through at the grocery store. It is certainly not a bad thing to have assorted variety of things to choose from. The problem I have is that when I go to the…
Higher-Self Realities
Promoting self-realization through spiritual awareness
Higher-Self Realities 