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englishmart:
good afternoon everyone.
Happy Sunday to y'all

There was something I did today in church, which I don't know if it's right or wrong.

I left for mass This morning with #1400. In view to using #400 For offerings.

I gave #200 for first offering.
Unknown to me, I gave another offering (second offering) with #1000 instead of #200.

After mass, I went to buy recharge card, Immediately, I realised it was only #200 that was on me!

I ran back to church, I met the cathechist and two other lay leaders .

I explained everything to them. I also told them I'm a student, and I don't have much cash left on my account....

Luckily, there was one a #1000 note in the whole offering boxes. After much deliberations, I was given back the money. Then I gave them the #200 and left.

Anything wrong with my actions?

Cc Kelvingraphics
Msmariah
NAIJABOIY

If you are truly a student and don't have much money on your account, then I see nothing wrong because even God will understand, afterall there's no need giving God an offering that is not from your heart.

Welcome Femblleez1 and justjify, so nice to have you here. Do come around often and remain blessed.

Na wa for you o, anyway we've got little or no option, we will wait

Wow we are on frontpage!

First let me invite all our Catholic brothers and sisters to our main Catholic thread, just follow the link below and say hi to your brethren
https://www.nairaland.com/1464338/thread-catholics/260#28239972

Those who are trying to turn this thread into a ground for unnecessary argument, please stop.

Those who have procession pix for today should please post it here.

Glory be to the king of glory.

https://www.nairaland.com/2010941/solemnnity-christ-king-all-catholics

Happy sunday, Happy solemnity of Christ the king brethren!

Celebrate with love!

Behold the king!

Christ the King Sunday History, Information, Prayers, Resources, Traditions, & More

Christ the King Sunday Definition and Summary

Christ the King Sunday celebrates the all-embracing authority of Christ as King and Lord of the cosmos. Officially called the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King, it is celebrated on the final Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Sunday before Advent. In 2014, the feast falls on November 23rd. Prayers: Christ the King Prayers

Basic Facts

Liturgical Color(s): White
Type of Holiday: Solemnity; Holy Day of Obligation
Time of Year: Final Sunday of Ordinary Time (Sunday before Advent)
Duration: One Sunday
Celebrates/Symbolizes: Jesus as King, Messiah, and Lord
Alternate Names: Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King
Scriptural References: Psalm 23; Matthew 25:31-46; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Introduction

Pope Pius XI instituted The Feast of Christ the King in 1925 for the universal church in his encyclical Quas Primas. He connected the increasingly denial of Christ as king to the rise of secularism. At the time of Quas Primas, many Christians (including Catholics) began to doubt Christ's authority and existence, as well as the Church's power to continue Christ's authority. Pius XI, and the rest of the Christian world, witnessed the rise of non-Christian dictatorships in Europe, and saw Catholics being taken in by these earthly leaders. These dictators often attempted to assert authority over the Church. Just as the Feast of Corpus Christi was instituted when devotion to the Eucharist was at a low point, the Feast of Christ the King was instituted during a time when respect for Christ and the Church was waning, when the feast was needed most.

Pius hoped the institution of the feast would have various effects. They were:

1. That nations would see that the Church has the right to freedom, and immunity from the state (Quas Primas, 32).
2. That leaders and nations would see that they are bound to give respect to Christ (Quas Primas, 31).
3. That the faithful would gain strength and courage from the celebration of the feast, as we are reminded that Christ must reign in our hearts, minds, wills, and bodies (Quas Primas, 33).

Today, the same distrust of authority exists, although the problem has gotten worse. Individualism has been embraced to such an extreme, that for many, the only authority is the individual self. The idea of Christ as ruler is rejected in such a strongly individualistic system. Also, many balk at the idea of kings and queens, believing them to be antiquated and possibly oppressive. Some even reject the titles of "lord" and "king" for Christ because they believe that such titles are borrowed from oppressive systems of government. However true these statements might be (some kings have been oppressive), these individuals miss the point: Christ's kingship is one of humility and service. Jesus said:

You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to become great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:42-45, NAB).

and

Pilate said to Jesus, "Are you the King of the Jews?"... Jesus answered, "My kingdom does not belong to this world. If my kingdom did belong to this world, my attendants would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not here." So Pilate said to him, "Then you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world,to testify to the truth (John 18:33b, 36-37).

Thus, Jesus knew the oppressive nature of secular kings, and in contrast to them, he connected his role as king to humble service, and commanded his followers to be servants as well. In other passages of Scripture, his kingdom is tied to his suffering and death. While Christ is coming to judge the nations, his teachings spell out a kingdom of justice and judgment balanced with radical love, mercy, peace, and forgiveness. When we celebrate Christ as King, we are not celebrating an oppressive ruler, but one willing to die for humanity and whose "loving-kindness endures forever." Christ is the king that gives us true freedom, freedom in Him. Thus we must never forget that Christ radically redefined and transformed the concept of kingship.

Christ the King Sunday used to be celebrated on the last Sunday of October, but since the calendar reforms of 1969, the feast falls on the last Sunday of Ordinary Time, which is the Sunday before Advent. It is fitting that the feast celebrating Christ's kingship is observed right before Advent, when we liturgically wait for the promised Messiah (King).

History

The earliest Christians identified Jesus with the predicted Messiah of the Jews. The Jewish word "messiah," and the Greek word "Christ," both mean "anointed one," and came to refer to the expected king who would deliver Israel from the hands of the Romans. Christians believe that Jesus is this expected Messiah. Unlike the messiah most Jews expected, Jesus came to free all people, Jew and Gentile, and he did not come to free them from the Romans, but from sin and death. Thus the king of the Jews, and of the cosmos, does not rule over a kingdom of this world.

Christians have long celebrated Jesus as Christ, and his reign as King is celebrated to some degree in Advent (when Christians wait for his second coming in glory), Christmas (when "born this day is the King of the Jews", Holy Week (when Christ is the Crucified King), Easter (when Jesus is resurrected in power and glory), and the Ascension (when Jesus returns to the glory he had with the Father before the world was created). However, Pius XI wanted to specifically commemorate Christ as king, and instituted the feast in the Western calendar in 1925.

In the 21st century many Western Christians, Catholic and Protestant, celebrate Christ the King Sunday, including Anglicans and Lutherans. Unfortunately, in some mainline Protestant churches, "king" language is not popular, and the feast is downplayed. However, in a chaotic and unjust world that seems to scorn any kind of authority, many Christians proudly celebrate Christ the King Sunday, where the loving and merciful - and just - king of the universe is praised and glorified.



http://www.churchyear.net/index.html

It is that memorable time of the year again, when Catholics celebrate Jesus Christ as the king of glory,

In Matt 27:37, Mark 15:26, Luke 23:38 and John. 19:19. We see the bible repeating thesame testimony, Jesus, the king of the Jews as right as that may sound, the truth is Jesus is not just the king of the Jews but THE ETERNAL KING OF GLORY

Christians, especially othordox Christian celebrate this truth, Today, the Mother church celebrates this solemnity in grand style

Do you know today's celebration as Corpus Christi or Christ the King? It doesn't matter really, the most important thing is that we celebrate it to the glory of God.

Go to mass!
Join the procession!!
Celebrate and dance even like David did

Jesus Christ is the king, celebrate with much Joy.

MEILYN:
Keep your fingers crossed. Nukes are coming to a place near you.

guy you are really funny, near me? Lol now I know you guys are really big time jokers

Today is 22nd where is the war at? Sukkot!

Mzflexydeeva:
Good morning every1. How are you & how r u enjoying d weekend




A few days ago I had a discussion with a friend. Although I struggled to understand his point I don't wanna be left alone. Please feel free to contribute and give ur tots too.




After writing the hail Mary on my PM. A few was of d opinion dat. We r not sinners. In his words, we have been made righteous by virtue of christ death on the cross. Do u agree with this reasoning Then I asked him, a righteous man who dwells in sin is a wat?

This is always the ideology of those who believe the righteousness of Christ has been inputed on them therefore they cease to be sinners even if they live in sin. But that is something am yet to see where even the bible teaches or supports.

I think Jnrbayano has given relevant scriptures to the contrary, what the scripture teach is that we are all sinners, the merit of Christ's sacrificial death is to bring us forgiveness and reconciliation with God so that we go and sin no more , and not to go and dwell in sin because Christ is our righteousness.

But when we begin to live in sin the scripture says "Shall we continue to live in sin that God's grace will increase? Certainly not!........Rom 6:1-2

So dear you can see how destructive that ideology can be.


But then, that's the teaching we hear these days.

Too quiet

I vote KiddaBlingzz

MizMyColi:



I vote Kiddablingzz
cc Dygeasy Mizmycoli

My vote

This is not about Islam and killing

Hamas said it's in response to the Israeli settlers hanging of a Palestinian driver few days ago. These guys have been shouting "third intifada" for few weeks now, truly the crises is most likely going to escalate as Benjamin Natanyahu just announce few minutes ago that "Israel will respond harshly" to this incident. I really wish these guys will sheath their swords. It's getting out of hand already.

Boss13:
Okay Folks, I have been trying to get the full clip of the video posted by Joagbaje claiming to healed Jeff of HIV. Well thanks to SirJohn, we now know that such miracle never existed. Folks, I want you to watch the second person with a discerning mind. He is an Usher in Joagbaje church, an employee. I do not want to assume he was induced by Joagbaje to give his testimony, I will leave that to you. His name is Uwem. He got me more interested than Jeff, in him you would see and understand the kind of person Joagbaje is.

Uwem came to give testimony about experiencing pains in the chest and after Joagbaje prayed, the pains left instantly. Folks, that's supposed to be a miracle right. Now at 06:43 Joagbaje started praying for him again - Why? This guy just claimed to be alright, Why another prayer session? Guess what, the prayer session turned around to become an exorcism and a supposed demon possessing the young man. At 07:33, you will notice Joagbaje communicating with the demon and the supposed demon claimed he has destroyed the young man's life . At 11:16, Joagbaje asked him (after the exorcism had been performed) what sickness does he usually experience and he said asthma. Now remember this was a man who claimed to have been healed .

Below are symptoms of asthmatic patients

Frequent cough, especially at night
Losing your breath easily or shortness of breath
Feeling very tired or weak when exercising
Wheezing or coughing after exercise
Feeling tired, easily upset, grouchy, or moody
Decreases or changes in lung function as measured on a peak flow meter
Signs of a cold or allergies (sneezing, runny nose, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, and headache)
Trouble sleeping

The guy does not look like someone who has any of the symptoms mentioned above.

12:33 got me laughing, Joagbaje was pretending to be crying when he said wealth and prosperity. I presumed he did not want to finish the statement.

Folks, Uwem is an Usher in Joagbaje's church, an employee who works for Joagbaje and should be well known to Joagbaje. I do not want to conclude for you all. Enjoy


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npd5hQMyk3g&feature=youtu.be

I don't usually bother watching his clips but I did watch this one, and seriously it was too fake to be convincing.

vest:
Una Goodmorning For Inside This Morning

Good morning bro, wish you a wonderful day

For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matt 7:8

Good morning brethren and do have a blessed day ahead.

MizMyColi:



CC: Abumikey

My group 5 vote(s)

1. Kiddablingzz

My vote

SirJohn:
@PastorKun, I don't think it is necessary to release any more detail especially considering the fact that Joagbaje did not contest the burst.
He has apologised for any misrepresentation his actions caused and has tried to explain his involvement in the issue.
The point has been made, THERE WAS NO MIRACULOUS CURE OF HIV
The details I posted already is causing no small stir as I already had someone accuse me of blackmailing Joagbaje, and threatened to arrest and jail me well I've told him to bring it on.

That person has a better option, he should give the amount he's willing to waste to joagbaje to pay up the debt he incurred.

PastorAIO:
Well, you know that some kinds of people like to be promiscuous and that in so being they have a high risk of catching std. If you offer firstfruits the good lord will turn a blind eye to your promiscuity and absolve you of all std. But if you should fail at any juncture, then the full wrath of the good lawd will descend upon thee.

std like HIV have nothing to do with lifestyle and sexual patterns but everything to do with first fruits.

Can't stop laughing though this is no laughing matter

Has Joagbaje paid SirJohn? That's the main ish now

[size=20]GLORY BE TO GOD!!!![/size]


Happily announcing the safe delivery of our sister debbi who was delivered of a bouncing baby girl some hours ago.

It's the Lord's doing and it's marvellous in our eyes

May the name of the Lord be praised, he walk the walk and work the work for us

We pray God to bless and safeguard the life of our youngest baby, and her family at large.

[size=20]More testimonies to come ........still counting......[/size]

MizMyColi:



CC: Ezepromoe

Group 1


4. JOSSI994

My vote!

MizMyColi:


CC: Dygeasy

Group 5




11.EMYBEN

My vote!

MizMyColi:


CC: Teeo

Group 3



6. KIDDABLINGZZ

 

My Vote!

vest:
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PriceOfGarri:
Thank you Salc

Lol give me garri biko

vest:
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See flexing

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wake up strong!!!

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