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I heard washing machibes dont clean collars, armpits and certain stains well. I haven't used it before so I can't tell

Thanks Uzoo,
Am encouraged to buy ankle lenght boots now. You are right about the staring, naija people can stare and mope and make you feel odd. That probably why I wont go for the mid calf and knee lenght types.
Thanks for the dress tips and for the contacts,
For me to see your post am guessing the issue with admins has been resolved. Good job

italo: Thanks. Security reasons?

Do you mind expantiating?

By the way, I forgot to send my congratulations to your brother.

Thank you, I will
1) Security....what do you guys want to say face 2 face that you haven't said or cannot say on nairaland
2) I guess its an Atheist, so you just be wasting your time
3) WWJD

amyg: Dear Italo,can we pls stick 2 our point of arguement?I nevr preached against the holy eucharist(am a communicant),so u don't lift what I did not say.did u just mention thieves stealing frm d church?biko what are they stealing?salvation?whose is salavation?I bet u r a priest cos u r trying so hard 2 justify the church action.so if u were God,you would give children only 2 ur so callEd free-givers/better still only those that pay aS @when due?ha!you are frm true Christianity then.I beg to say that your thoughts are prejudiced.so you are happy to tell us that your sister paid 60k for the church to wed her?monetized matrimony(am I right?)lol.was it a freewill donation or tagged fee as usual.pls ask her how happily she gave.Considering the harsh economy,she must be highly paid.Frm ur angle,once a couple setS to wed then they must be rich.u r angry@the money lavished@wedding,[b]bend down well my dear,its either on credit/loans.and the truth which u and I know is left to our conscience.[/b ]be careful as a shepherd that you are not feeding off your own flock.u demand payment for those serving @ the lord's vineyard,its God's work u were not forced.u will be paid buh it must not be caShwise.most times,u r invited to the reception.money must come to God's treasurey buh don't withhold the sacrament when it dosnt come.and oh 4 the matrimonial sales,happy sales.

People borrow money to get married. Why on earth?

Don't go

Uzoo,
1) does it make fashion sense to wear boots in naija. And how would you advise one to pair it
2) all the dress combinations you posted, where can one buy them (am based in naija so it gotta be online)
3) am travelling to europe in Nov and am trying to figure out what dresses to take. It would be winter then

Am a bit confused What I understand from all these is not do anything and let the car come to a stop but if on a busy road try and avoid traffic.
Am I correct?

Babyosisi, Ogugua, Phema and other contributors thanks for good job you guys are doing.
For those still in school wishing to port, another route is to graduate with a first class and then even b4 graduation start applying to universities. USA schools like to attract the best talent and if you impress them , you can get a full scholarship. My school mates who graduated with first class in maths are all abroad in good schools, 2 are even in Harvard. Those who didn't got good jobs at home.
Education I think is a good route to go

Good news everyone, my junior brother passed his WAEC. Thank God that hurdle is cleared now to face JAMB and ASUU. Plenty reasons to thank the almighty

italo: Yes, my African chikito. I am/was (I dunno exactly) an active member of CYON. Being in various committees including Parish Youth Fellowship.

Also active with Catholic Faith Forum film show.

You!!! Now I know who "babestell" is.

Lol
Sherlock Holmes well done

mademoiselle: Im also a silent member of society for vocation support n then in the harvest comittee n other committees in d church. Former secretary of cyon.

Madam I don dey find u fid NL since!

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italo: Wait! Are you sure I dont know you?

ACSHL St. Dominic?

Yea, when I was in Lag.

Association of Catholic Students in Higher Learning

Sal C: Thanks be to God.

But .... Sal C's not a bro.

I would never have guessed. Sister!!!

I hereby give you permission to walk around without a shirt on. Covering that chest is a crime against humanity and will be punished by

Uzoo, Could you do something on face makeup and hair styles for ladies who wear glasses. Contacts is not an option here

sorry for the long post.

Our Lady's 15 Promises for Praying the Rosary
Besides the Indulgences attached to the Rosary, Our Lady revealed to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan de la Roche additional benefits for those who devoutly pray the Rosary. Our Lady's promise is shown in darker blue text. Additional explanation on and doctrinal connections to each promise is shown following in the smaller normal text font and color. Note that the Rosary is the prayer (non-Liturgical) with the most published Magisterial / Papal documents expounding on its excellence. Vatican II's summary on Our Lady is contained in Lumen Gentium chapter VIII.

1. Whosoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary shall receive signal graces.
Signal Graces are those special and unique Graces to help sanctify us in our state in life. See the remaining promises for an explanation for which these will consist. St. Louis de Montfort states emphatically that the best and fastest way to union with Our Lord is via Our Lady [True Devotion to Mary, chapter four].

2. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the Rosary.
Our Lady is our Advocate and the channel of all God's Grace to us. Our Lady is simply highlighting that She will watch especially over us who pray the Rosary. (see Lumen Gentium chapter VIII - Our Lady #62) [a great more detail is available on this topic in True Devotion to Mary, chapter four, by St. Louis de Montfort]

3. The Rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin and defeat heresies.
This promise, along with the next, is simply the reminder on how fervent prayer will help us all grow in holiness by avoiding sin, especially a prayer with the excellence of the Rosary. An increase in holiness necessarily requires a reduction in sin, vice, and doctrinal errors (heresies). If only the Modernists could be convinced to pray the Rosary! (see Lumen Gentium chapter V - The Call to Holiness #42) St. Louis de Montfort states "Since Mary alone crushed all heresies, as we are told by the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit (Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary)..." [True Devotion to Mary #167]

4. It will cause good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire for Eternal Things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means.
This promise, along with the previous, is the positive part, that being to live in virtue. Becoming holy is not only avoiding sin, but also growing in virtue. (see Lumen Gentium chapter V - The Call to Holiness #42)

5. The soul which recommends itself to me by the recitation of the Rosary shall not perish.
Since Our Lady is our Mother and Advocate, She always assists those who call on Her implicitly by praying the Rosary. The Church reminds us of this in the Memorare prayer, "... never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided ..."

6. Whosoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its Sacred Mysteries shall never be conquered by misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not perish by an unprovided death; if he be just he shall remain in the grace of God, and become worthy of Eternal Life.
This promise highlights the magnitude of Graces that the Rosary brings to whomever prays it. One will draw down God's Mercy rather than His Justice and will have a final chance to repent (see promise #7). One will not be conquered by misfortune means that Our Lady will obtain for the person sufficient Graces to handle said misfortune (i.e. carry the Crosses allowed by God) without falling into despair. As Sacred Scripture tells us, "For my yoke is sweet and my burden light." (Matthew 11:30)

7. Whoever shall have a true devotion for the Rosary shall not die without the Sacraments of the Church.
This promise highlights the benefits of obtaining the most possible Graces at the hour of death via the Sacraments of Confession, Eucharist, and Extreme Unction (Anointing of the Sick). Being properly disposed while receiving these Sacraments near death ensures one's salvation (although perhaps with a detour through Purgatory) since a final repentance is possible.

8. Those who are faithful to recite the Rosary shall have during their life and at their death the Light of God and the plenitude of His Graces; at the moment of death they shall participate in the Merits of the Saints in Paradise.
Our Lady highlights the great quantity of Graces obtain through praying the Rosary, which assist us during life and at the moment of death. The merits of the Saints are the gift of God's rewards to those persons who responded to His Grace that they obtained during life, and so Our Lady indicates that She will provide a share of that to us at death. With this promise and #7 above, Our Lady is providing the means for the person to have a very holy death.

9. I shall deliver from purgatory those who have been devoted to the Rosary.
Should one require Purgatorial cleansing after death, Our Lady will make a special effort to obtain our release from Purgatory through Her intercession as Advocate.

10. The faithful children of the Rosary shall merit a high degree of Glory in Heaven.
This promise is a logical consequence of promises #3 and #4 since anyone who truly lives a holier life on earth will obtain a higher place in Heaven. The closer one is to God while living on earth, the close that person is to Him also in Heaven. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states "Spiritual progress tends toward ever more union with Christ." (Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraph 2014)

11. You shall obtain all you ask of me by recitation of the Rosary.
This promise emphasizes Our Lady's role as our Advocate and Mediatrix of all Graces. Of course, all requests are subject to God's Most Perfect Will. God will always grant our request if it is beneficial for our soul, and Our Lady will only intercede for us when our request is good for our salvation. (see Lumen Gentium chapter VIII - Our Lady #62)

12. All those who propagate the Holy Rosary shall be aided by me in their necessities.
If one promotes the praying of the Rosary, Our Lady emphasizes Her Maternal care for us by obtaining many Graces (i.e. spiritual necessities) and also material necessities (neither excess nor luxury), all subject to the Will of God of course.

13. I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the Rosary shall have for intercessors the entire Celestial Court during their life and at the hour of death.
Since Our Lady is our Advocate, She brings us additional assistance during our life and at our death from all the saints in Heaven (the Communion of Saints). See paragraphs 954 through 959 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

14. All who recite the Rosary are my Sons, and brothers of my Only Son Jesus Christ.
Since the Rosary is a most excellent prayer focused on Jesus and His Life and activities in salvation history, it brings us closer to Our Lord and Our Lady. Doctrinally, Our Lady is our Mother and Jesus is our Eldest Brother, besides being our God. (see Lumen Gentium chapter VIII - Our Lady #62)

15. Devotion to my Rosary is a great sign of predestination.
Predestination in this context means that, by the sign which is present to a person from the action of devoutly praying the Rosary, God has pre-ordained your salvation. Absolute certainty of salvation can only be truly known if God reveals it to a person because, although we are given sufficient Grace during life, our salvation depends upon our response to said Grace. (See Summa Theologica, Question 23 for a detailed theological explanation). Said another way, if God has guaranteed a person's salvation but has not revealed it to Him, God would want that person to pray the Rosary because of all the benefits and Graces obtained. Therefore the person gets a hint by devotion to the Rosary. This is not to say that praying the Rosary guarantees salvation - by no means. In looking at promises #3 and #4 above, praying the Rosary helps one to live a holy life, which is itself a great sign that a soul is on the road to salvation. (See also paragraphs 381, 488, 600, 2782 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.) In fact, St. Louis de Montfort says even more strongly that "an infallible and unmistakable sign by which we can distinguish a heretic, a man of false doctrine, an enemy of God, from one of God's true friends is that the hardened sinner and heretic show nothing but contempt and indifference to Our Lady..." [True Devotion to Mary, #30]


Reminder: these promises mean that, by faithfully and devoutly praying the Rosary, Our Lady will obtain for us the necessary Graces to obtain said promises. It is still up to each individual soul to respond to those Graces in order to obtain salvation.
http://www.ourladyswarriors.org/prayer/15promise.htm

When I was in boarding school, I had a class mate who claimed she always experienced spiritual attacks at night. Every day she would come to class with bruises all over her body and be crying. People were so scared if her, sometimes girls would run away when they see her coming. So the first day I got to really talk to her, I don't know how our gist entered prayers and she told me that she was very sad and would do anything to be normal. I remmeber telling her that if she had tried everything else then maybe she should wear my rosary to bed, she was like am not a catholic and I told her you do not need to be, just wear and believe. She agreed and well the good news is that she didn't have any spiritual attack for the next 2 weeks, she said she could see her attackers but they could not touch her. The bad news is that someone convinced her to take off the rosary (for reasons I can guess, but I told her not to) the first night she slept withoyt it, she got such a sound beating she had to be rushed to hospital and she left the school afterwards. She actually sent me a note explaing what happened. I lost touch with her after wards.
This incident happend when I was almost 10yrs. I wasn't as sound or well versed in the faith as I am now. I only knew my cathecism but I knew that rosary would help her and I believe it did, me myself at nights I would huddle on my bed praying cos at a point I thot the spirits woud come looking for me for foiling their plans.
On my desk in the office there is a rosary, just lying there and sometimes when the going is rough I just clench it and say a hail Mary.
When I was job hunting the rosary was my companion and coupled with my effort I now work in a very very very good company, when I was husband hunting, I did 27 days of the 54 days novena, now that I think ave seen the right guy I will have to finish the remaining 27 days of thanksgiving, (u know naija guys need spiritual boost sometime s)
Abeg even if its one decade just one decade please say daily, or even if it is sporadic hail mary's said thru the day please do.
May Our Lady continue to intercede for us, the way she did at the marriage at Canaan.

Italo you try. I never understand what the Atheist are talking about 100% of the time. Sometimes I get the impression that some of them don't either

If they insist on going to a Catholic School then they just abide by the rules of the school. They were aware before they entered the school what it would entail.

I totally loved The Phantom of the opera as well. I know all the songs word for word.

To ech man his own. Doesn't make Benedict less of a pope than him. I think Francis is doing this to send a message across to his brother bishops and priests all over the world. Humility is a virtue a lot of people lack today.
But make e take am easy with the open cars. They were enclosed for a reason, all these radicals out there can't be trusted not to mis behave

I liked Les Miserables but it is definitely not my best musical. But it was a good movie and the songs were on point

I used to be #team5years and above, but my current bf is just 2years older than me and he is more matured and level headed than a lot of older guys I know. I dont have a challenge letting him take the lead as I have learnt from experience that he always has my best interest at heart. He isnt chauvinistic or condescending to me which is a trait most mature men exhibit towards younger ladies. So right now I would say it depends on the couple in question and what each expects from the other. Infact I know of a lady married to a younger man but you would never guess unless you were told.

I just got a tex from 30333 that from 1st Nov my tariff will be N11650 from N11000.
The customer care just confirmed it. See what lack of sound competition is causing, and they dont even show current movies
Am vexing here. Maybe its time to switch to metrodigital

Well the OP has stated his case and presented his reasons. I applaud him for it. But it will take more than charity to convince me to vote for a candidate, the poster abovef he couldn't run his business well, is it a state that he will run better abi he will be dashing out the state money to people
Also consider that some people are charitable because they are atoning for past sins,

We are forced to show Christian love to people whom we would rather hit over the head with a stick. And it pains us a lot but then consider how Jesus must have felt when his own people connived to condemn him to a grievous death.

^^^ evil genuis,
Rant all you want.....the gates of hell will never prevail.
@poster, the Church as the Bride of Christ is not and can never be evil. The people who make up the church can be evil,

I don't know why people are complaining the 2 are just as important and nowadays people do it on the same day. It saves money and time. Instead of travelling twice. Infact I know some igbo people who have done theirs outside the village just to save cost and time. Please don't play with your traditions and don't play with your religion. These are the 2 things that give the majority of us focus in life. Unfortunately trad marriages do not carry certificate with them, until they do.....do the 2