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Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. May the peace, love and joy of the Saviour of the world abound for you now and always. Merry Christmas umu Chineke

Syncan:
From Today's Gospel.

“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; for he has come to his people and set them free. He has raised up for us a mighty Savior, born of the house of his servant David. Through his prophets he promised of old that he would save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us.He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant. This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: to set us free from the hand of our enemies, free to worship him without fear, holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life". LK 1:67-79

Am not saying a thing on this, I'm just gonna let you savor the rendition, as you go about today's frenzied preparations. May your travel, shopping, cleaning, cooking...and indeed all your activities of today; geared towards a splendid Christmas, be successfully accomplished to the glory of God. May His presence ever be by your side.

Good morning brethren, a splendid day ahead to all.

Amen Amen Amen I say

SalC:
Syncan you will make a great poet, what say ya?

Yes the air is filled with so much love so to say but am afraid some of us only know the purpose in words and not indeed.

A lot of people are more interested in the type of cloths, shoes and hairdo they will be wearing than they are of the kind of heart they will be presenting before God as we commemorate the birth that brought us grace and salvation.

I recall, during lent we always chant the 'tear your hearts and not your cloth' can we not chant the 'Purify your hearts and not your wears' this season too.

Most times I see so many cases of misplaced priorities. A season that is supposed to be a joyful one has been turned to the 'I must make it or die' season.

Growing up, we usual feel eager and look forward to the Christmas confession in our parish. You see our youths troop out for Christmas confession. We wanted to welcome the new born king with a pure heart. But today, that lovely culture of the youth is gradually fading away....God help us.


Well I won't still forget the joy and love spread in this season, positive! Positive they are. It's already being spread and we too should join the train. Let's look around and there must be someone we can put a smile on his or her face individually or collectively. Let's not hesitate to do so.

May the birth we await also bring us the renewal of our hearts and minds. May it also bring us untold joy , blessings and immeasurable favour through Christ our Lord.

Good morning brethren and do have a love filled day ahead

It's because we've turned the season to a time to show off our achievements during the year.
That's humans for you. I belonged to church group(not catholic) sometime ago and we met once a year for a convention. Such a beautiful reunion and can be quite refreshing spiritually.
But before u know it, it became an avenue to show off our husbands, wives, kids, cars, money etc and before you know it, those that lack these things will not want to come again defeating the primary purpose of the convention.

That's what we get for placing a premium on material achievements

Amen to the prayers

Syncan:
From Today's Reading.

“O my dove in the clefts of the rock, in the secret recesses of the cliff, Let me see you, let me hear your voice, For your voice is sweet, and you are lovely.”Songs 2:8-14

There's a feeling in the air at this period of advent, ChineloSA dear do you notice it? An ambiance that inspires love. SalC dear one, the nights are cool, seasonal birds are back and their melodies fill the air. Jnrbayano bro, everywhere reminds you of parks and gardens with Christmas trees and accompanying decorations all around. Auntie debbie, It's a time that brings back lovely nostalgic memories of a period; a time of fraternal exchanges, abundant merriment, first love thrills, youthful adventures up to more recent recollections. Kamsified nne, smiles are everywhere handy; with gifts not far away, especially at sales outlets. Music from the sound boxes are particularly soft and joyful and the message of peace is rendered by almost all who mount the speakers, Rich4god, nwanne no be true? It's a time people plan to look their best and there's a boom for the fashionistas, mariagorreti, omalicha i greet you. What sort of love is it that does not display its affection in this time, in words, material exchanges or physical presence, Peppyluv02 ada oma, o kwa ihe ekwuru ka a na eme? Indeed, indeed there's love in the air, and Christ the Saviour is caught up in it, Jennydoris. You know what; Chikk nwanyi oma, He through whom and for whom the world was created, but who chose to be born in a manger for the purpose of drawing you closer to Him, is hit also by the bug of love in the air at this time. Ubenedictus, I remain Loyal o. Jesus is in a relationship with you, aye, with your soul. Aizenosa, beloved bro I hail. Will there be a display of affection between your soul and Him in this season of love?HurricaneChris bro, Hush! Listen quietly, eyes on the red fonts above, and hear the soft melodious voice saying: "Let me see you, let me hear your voice", Have you met Him at the confessional, did He hear your voice there? Babestell asa be anyi, did you look for Him in the poor,did He hear your voice giving alms and doing good? btoks dear brethren, I salute you. Egovinmma, Sunshine I ask again, what manner of love resists display at such a season? The Lord calls us to Himself at this time, OZAOKPE my brother, I send greetings. He yearns for a display of our love, Italo my beloved bro, respect sir. He wants to display His to us and looks forward to receiving ours. FrancisTony bro, how you dey. Stunningjudy dearie, its a time of unprecedented favour from Christ, the love of your soul. He waits for you, blurange, he says "Your voice is sweet, and you are lovely".

Good morning brethren, A splendid day ahead to you all.

Thanks for this piece. Lent season leading to Easter is too sober for us not to prepare our souls for it. On the other hand, Christmas doesn't have such hence we easily get carried away by looks n food etc.
Thanks for the reminder. Always nice to have people that keep us in check

In the last 24hours, Syncan has been accused of being poetic, romantic, at the same time being old school on this thread. Chai
Syncan Nwannem it shows that people will always talk no matter what u do. So sad











Disclaimer: I came here to accuse him too but you guys already beat me to it.
Bro Syncan ndo

hurricaneChris:
Kamsi kedu?

good afternoon brothers

I'm fine Nwokeoma thanks

Good afternoon brethren

Rich4god:
My zing... Am pretty much available, just that am finding it difficult to make comment through my phone... And ryt now, am not with my lappy...

Happy Sunday to you darling. Hope your day went fine

Looking for Rich4god and Jnrbayano

SalC:
Happy new month of joy dear brethren may the season of advent bring us untold fulfilment and joy.

Welcome pillamaria.

Thanks to those who uplifted our souls through their posts.

I greet you my queen
happy new month to you too

Jennydoris:
Fr Francis' reflection will do us some good today:

Reflection on 1st sunday of Advent Year C

Today is the First Sunday of ADVENT and with this we WELCOME a new Liturgical year with a new cycle of prayers and Scripture readings – Cycle C of St. Luke. Literally speaking, the term 'advent' comes from a Latin word meaning 'coming' or 'arrival' of someone, but in the Christian liturgical sense it specifically refers to 'the coming of Christ.' So, “Advent” is a Holy Season when we spiritually prepare ourselves for “the Coming of Christ.”

Now, speaking of 'the coming of Christ', we find that it is a mystery, for there is not one, but three comings of Christ: (1) Christ has already come in the past about 2000 years ago, (2) Christ will come in future at the end of the world and (3) Christ still comes today in the sacraments – very specifically through the Eucharist. Thus in a general sense, the period of Advent encompasses all time viz. Past, Future & Present. So, a Christian in this sense is always a citizen of Advent. Therefore, it is not surprising that we begin the new Liturgical Year this Sunday, with the same theme of 'the coming of Christ', where we actually ended the old Liturgical Year last Sunday.

Generally speaking, we have about four weeks of Advent and the four Sundays of Advent are supposed to immediately prepare us for the celebration of Christmas, but they have an even more important preparation in mind viz; the readiness of each one of us for the second and final coming of Christ at the end of the world; and this we do by means of our constant and active involvement through properly welcoming Christ, and receiving him in our hearts who comes to us today in sacraments.

We have the First Reading of today taken from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah. Now, Jeremiah has something of a reputation for being a 'prophet of doom' and one may even refer to others who seem constantly to be miserable or pessimistic as a 'real Jeremiah.' But today’s First Reading shows that we may not always have the whole truth about Jeremiah, for it is a reading of promise that all shall be well. Jeremiah actually wrote this when the nation of Israel was in chaos. The great kingdom of David had now been split into the Houses of Israel and Judah and the forces of Babylon were over-running the Southern Kingdom of Judah. People were being exiled to Babylon, great estates were being confiscated and the people were beginning to feel that God had finally forsaken His people. But for Jeremiah, the cause of this catastrophe was quite simple: the infidelity of the Hebrews to their covenantal promises. And he proclaims that God is always faithful to His promises, and so, he speaks about hope. The God who raised David and made him a great king will raise up a new king from his line. The 'tree', that is, the House of David may have been cut down, but from its roots a new shoot will appear. This new shoot will grow strong and in his day integrity and truth shall flourish - “I will make a virtuous Branch grow for David who shall practice honesty and integrity in the land.” This passage refers prophetically to the coming of Jesus, our King and Savior - That is the coming of the Child Jesus in Bethlehem, which we anticipate and prepare for in these four weeks of Advent. That is what we may call the First Coming.

The Gospel Reading of today according to St. Luke speaks in ominous terms of the end of the world and what we refer to as the Second Coming of Jesus at the end of time: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves... And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.”

Here Jesus speaks dramatically and graphically about an apocalypse, a cosmic upheaval - skies darkening, waters raging, and winds roaring – “signs” that will signal “the coming of Christ with power and glory.” We need to emphasize that the description of events is not to be understood literally as a prophecy of what is actually going to happen. Rather we are to look at the inner meaning of these happenings. The cosmic disturbances about the sun, moon and stars are traditional ways of describing manifestations of God's judgment of Israel. In ancient Israelite times, people believed that the sun, moon and stars represented deities who controlled world affairs. Israel believed that when God acted, these celestial bodies would be disturbed. So, what is being said here is that these celestial bodies which other nations believed controlled history would be shown to be helpless under the power of God.
However, there is still a third coming which forms an important and indispensable link between the First and Second Comings. That is what is spoken about in the Second Reading of today from the 1st Letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians. It is the welcoming of Jesus into our lives in the here and now. This is something which takes place every day. By it we both acknowledge the First Coming of Jesus in Bethlehem and prepare for the Second Coming at an unknown future date. Actually, the early Christians believed that Christ's Second coming would take place in the quite near future – and so, they very eagerly waited for it, neglecting their current duties. So, Paul strongly urges them not to so anticipate the 'world to come' that they forget how to live and behave here and now in 'this world.' Yes, Paul says, care for one another, pray earnestly, please God in your everyday behavior, and be ready when the 'Day of the Lord' comes to you and me in the mystery of death. Paul might as well ask us: 'What would we do differently today if we knew that this was indeed our last day?'

Lord, draw us closer to you this advent.
Amen
Happy Sunday Brethren.

Amen Amen
Nice one. Thanks for sharing

pillarmaria:
may God bless the church

Amen
Welcome to the house sis

FrancisTony:
Happy birthday Kamsified.

Thanks love

bluerange:
Happy birthday kamsified! Being born on this day makes you really special!

Now my head is swelling like ijebu garri

Thank you sister

hurricaneChris:
Happy birthday Kamsi. What a day to come into this world!

Have a wonderful remembrance.

Thank u so much dearie

Rich4god:
Happy birthday dear....
I know that a "delicious delicacy" is waiting for me at home...

Thanks love


Yes o lunch is served

Syncan:
Happy birthday kamsified, thank you for the success of the novena prayers. Your regular updates helped a lot. As you celebrate, may our prayers for you and yours for yourself find favour before our God. Amen.

You're always welcome bro.
May God be praised

AMEN AMEN to the prayers

Syncan:
Granted with pleasure, nwanyi Oma.

This Salc and expo be like bread and mayonnaise

SalC:
Today as we celebrate All Saints, I celebrate my favourite Saint Padre Pio and my beloved joyful Kamsified.

It's not surprising to me you were born on such a joyful day because your presence itself is a cause for all to rejoice and be glad.

We celebrate you with you and your family today as the Lord made you one year older, we pray that God will bless, guide, guard, direct, favour, you and cause you to move in a higher frequency of God's divine knowledge, grace and abundance.

Whatsoever you lay your hands on shall be blessed!!!

[size=30]HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAMSIFIED AND MANY HAPPY RETURNS!!![/size]

Wow!!! thanks sweerie

A big AMEN to the wonderful prayers
I really appreciate this

SalC:
can't stop laughing .

Infact you like trouble pass food.

Now that u know, Next time no de find trouble for my hand cos u'll surely get it

Syncan:
Today as we pray for and with you Kamsified, may your heart desires be taken care of by our God; and may His blessings be made manifest all around you. Amen.

A big Amen I say
Thanks bro

SalC:
Kamsified I got the date from here . Abi today no be 31st again?

Go and read the first line on the prayer you posted for me today

Na people like u go copy person work finish for exam hall, come copy their matric number join smh
I was even trying be nice about it but obviously u don't want me to be

Tomorrow they'll accuse me of liking trouble

FrancisTony:
Kamsified, as we pray for you today, may both God's merited and unmerited favour be upon you.

Amen!

Amen. Thank u sunshine

Rich4god:
My Zing.... Numerous surprises awaits you from today onwards.... As God will open up heaven for you and shower lots of blessings for you and your family.

AMEN
Thanks dear

SalC:
Kamsified may God rain his blessings on you like the morning dews, may every new day in your life be better than the previous, the Lord will put on you the mark of favour that won't just end with you but extend to everything you lay your hands on through Christ our Lord.

Amen Amen Amen

Nnem it Looks like U have the date wrong, according to my calendar

FrancisTony:
Okay, my Novena prayer has yielded a fruit and I got admitted to a course I didn't beat the cutoff and didn't change to after changing to a much lower one.

I rejoice with u brotherly
Wonderful news

*collects the second dancing shoe from Salc*

Syncan:
Today as we pray for those whose adverse situation is described as hopeless, may the Lord who walked in the sea, cured the blind, the lame..., even raised the dead, meet them at their point of needs; that there may be a miracle in their lives. Amen.

Amen

October Devotion: Day 29th - Today the 29th day of October, we're praying for for Batch B corpers' safety and success

Novena Prayer:


O God, infinite beauty. Wretched as we are, we
approach in humility your throne, with
thanksgiving and petition. Thanksgiving for the
numerous mercies received from you, and petition
for the many needs that weigh heavily on us. Heal
our Nation, and Look kindly upon our
prayers,especially that of for Batch B corpers' safety and success, and of
mine(you may add yours), through
the merits of the passion of your son, our Lord
Jesus Christ. Pray for us dearest mother Mary, as
we offer you this five decades; as a bouquet of
roses, with eyes filled with hope and filial love.
Amen.
Most Holy Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit- I
adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the most
precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus
Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world,
in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and
indifference whereby He is offended. And through
the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the
conversion of poor sinners. Amen.


*Please say the five decades of the Rosary today
either individually or in a group; either in bits or
whole.


Cc
Asabeq, MzflexyDeeva, SalC, richieboyn,
bluerange, KingMEXX, languageso, try69,
HurricaneChris, iykmon, geni, Cocoberry,
Coldblooded, Ikegift4real, PrettySpicey,
Softysparkyy, Nickymezor, Shine96, Zikangee,
Promking, Fidinwala, Chidikus, Leon12, Unongu,
leonshom, Hernyolar, Firearm, MarvellousGod,
Xynerise, tonaydo, Ikaboy, Jraph, Gregdcutie,
Tyina27, gboru, JohnsonEmma, Arookigbo,
tobicool, Deogratias1, Oshiano, Lynpetra, syncan,
italo, ubenedictus, debbie, Kamsified, MariaGorreti,
Chikk, Ify124, babestell, Jnrbayano, Eddyblingzz,
FrancisTony, damerry, Vest, btoks, StObaino1,
Jaywizee, Frankben, Penny01502, Piro4rl,
Othenok, LordOrochimaru, BonnyDominic, ronz,
Rufex07, Trendytessy, Amanda2013, Modestdude,
BuBBLE, MOBJECTIVE, ChineloSA, Missonas,
Agimor, Willy07, zikmarty, Stunningjudy, Aizenosa
Maureenah, Rochiq, Rich4god, Woky, POPEII,
Cyphercypher, engrtee, Chukwudi44, Peppyluv02,
Jenoncam, MrAladin, Hidentity, Burmak,
Lordnammy, titoetal, Nomski0, wonda26,
Davikk01, Livebullet, Polkabluedot, Tuneller, Dyla,
exxell, Clemigho, Lovethywilbedon, Macelliot,
Frodobee, Chidima, Mum4all, Pdizzle, dragon2,
lacum, Jennydoris, justjify, 3tees, EggovinMma
NiceHans Maximu17 Smoothpapuzy, dmandy
jamp marksooyinmiebi deracathy Fembleez1
darknez. Tobetoe Grego3 afanda Rose2014
pamcrest Efsco1 PriceOfGarri juzzybabe Magarida
ONESON1 glimpse33 youngprofdguru
dynamicbuzz Chy27 Equalizer. Pdizzle, OZAOEKPE

Deracathy
As we pray with/for you today, may The Lord look kindly towards you and grant your heart desires according to his will, Through Christ our Lord Amen.

Good morning brethren,

Deracathy had requested that we pray for her and for Batch B Core Members.
Since tomorrow is free, we will pray for the core members tomorrow while we pray just for Deracathy today

God bless us all

October Devotion: Day 28 - Today the 28th day of October, we're praying for Deracathy

Novena Prayer:


O God, infinite beauty. Wretched as we are, we
approach in humility your throne, with
thanksgiving and petition. Thanksgiving for the
numerous mercies received from you, and petition
for the many needs that weigh heavily on us. Heal
our Nation, and Look kindly upon our
prayers,especially that of Deracathy, and of
mine(you may add yours), through
the merits of the passion of your son, our Lord
Jesus Christ. Pray for us dearest mother Mary, as
we offer you this five decades; as a bouquet of
roses, with eyes filled with hope and filial love.
Amen.
Most Holy Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit- I
adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the most
precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus
Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world,
in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and
indifference whereby He is offended. And through
the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the
conversion of poor sinners. Amen.


*Please say the five decades of the Rosary today
either individually or in a group; either in bits or
whole.


Cc
Asabeq, MzflexyDeeva, SalC, richieboyn,
bluerange, KingMEXX, languageso, try69,
HurricaneChris, iykmon, geni, Cocoberry,
Coldblooded, Ikegift4real, PrettySpicey,
Softysparkyy, Nickymezor, Shine96, Zikangee,
Promking, Fidinwala, Chidikus, Leon12, Unongu,
leonshom, Hernyolar, Firearm, MarvellousGod,
Xynerise, tonaydo, Ikaboy, Jraph, Gregdcutie,
Tyina27, gboru, JohnsonEmma, Arookigbo,
tobicool, Deogratias1, Oshiano, Lynpetra, syncan,
italo, ubenedictus, debbie, Kamsified, MariaGorreti,
Chikk, Ify124, babestell, Jnrbayano, Eddyblingzz,
FrancisTony, damerry, Vest, btoks, StObaino1,
Jaywizee, Frankben, Penny01502, Piro4rl,
Othenok, LordOrochimaru, BonnyDominic, ronz,
Rufex07, Trendytessy, Amanda2013, Modestdude,
BuBBLE, MOBJECTIVE, ChineloSA, Missonas,
Agimor, Willy07, zikmarty, Stunningjudy, Aizenosa
Maureenah, Rochiq, Rich4god, Woky, POPEII,
Cyphercypher, engrtee, Chukwudi44, Peppyluv02,
Jenoncam, MrAladin, Hidentity, Burmak,
Lordnammy, titoetal, Nomski0, wonda26,
Davikk01, Livebullet, Polkabluedot, Tuneller, Dyla,
exxell, Clemigho, Lovethywilbedon, Macelliot,
Frodobee, Chidima, Mum4all, Pdizzle, dragon2,
lacum, Jennydoris, justjify, 3tees, EggovinMma
NiceHans Maximu17 Smoothpapuzy, dmandy
jamp marksooyinmiebi deracathy Fembleez1
darknez. Tobetoe Grego3 afanda Rose2014
pamcrest Efsco1 PriceOfGarri juzzybabe Magarida
ONESON1 glimpse33 youngprofdguru
dynamicbuzz Chy27 Equalizer. Pdizzle, OZAOEKPE

Syncan as we pray with/for you today, may The Lord in his infinite mercy, attend to your needs. May his presence surround you to guide and protect you every step of the way and May he perfect all that concern you, all to the glory of his name.
For these and more I pray through Christ our Lord. Amen