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From Today's Gospel: Jn 6:16-21

"When it was evening, the disciples of Jesus went down to the sea, embarked in a boat, and went across the sea to Capernaum. It had already grown dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. But he said to them, “It is I. Do not be afraid.” They wanted to take him into the boat, but the boat immediately arrived at the shore to which they were heading".


...the sea was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.... Are you disturbed? Is your soul restless...or indeed stirred up? What is that “strong wind” blowing in your life stirring up your heart, disturbing your peace? ... It had already grown dark, and Jesus was not yet with them....ah, the temptation is so thick right, or you’re nearing your faith or perseverance limit, the D day is drawing so close, you’re desperate for solution...it seems all dark, and Jesus too far to help... When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat...Did you notice something Rose2014, did you notice that he didn’t show up immediately? EgovinMma, Yes he waited for them to row in the storm for “three or four miles”. Now, how long have you been in the strong wind, what is your three miles, how close are you to it? Btoks my brother, one does not know, yet if you lose hope now, you may lose it all. For no power on earth can stop Him when He decides to step into the storm. Indeed Herzumpther, I tell you he will walk on waters, He will pass through walls, Oh, He will pull down even the bars of death, just to come to your rescue. Deogratias1, imagine the joy, the relief, the peace that will flow when we hear those words “It is I. Do not be afraid”. Won’t it be worth its wait? Won’t the surprise on the faces of the people be worth the tears, won’t the praises on your lips be worth the pains? Look at them Maureenah... They wanted to take him into the boat, but the boat immediately arrived at the shore to which they were heading. Hahahaha, they were still welcoming him, but they were already at shore, problem solved permanently! Alleluia! Justjify bro, at shore there is protection from storm, no fear from heavy wind, no darkness; for Jesus is present. So shall it be with you, for it shall be shore soon in your life dearly beloved, you who is now in the strong wind at sea.

From the Responsorial Psalm. PS 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19

...Exult, you just, in the LORD; praise from the upright is fitting....SalC praise the lord, Kamsified praise Him, Rich4god sing His praise, Italo sound His praise abroad, Trendytessy lift your voice in praise , stunningJudy ring out with praise His name...praise the Lord all you brethren, for praise looks good on you.



Good morning brethren, a splendid day ahead to all.

Ubenedictus:
how come you mentioned my name?

You foget you just resumed after your apostolic work in sambisa?

Lol. The person wey go sambisa know herself.

From today's Gospel. Jn 6:1-15

“...So they picked them up, and filled twelve hampers with scraps left over from the meal of five barley loaves. The people, seeing this sign that he had given, said, ‘This really is the prophet who is to come into the world.’ Jesus, who could see they were about to come and take him by force and make him king, escaped back to the hills by himself”.


Brethren, It’s often natural to want to stay away from those who contradict us. In fact we may even call them our enemies; those who criticize us. What about those who agree with us...ah they are our friends of course. How wrong we often are about this, for many a time in the midst of criticism lies love. When Debbie ...with mama eye ...looks at the turbulent relationship between the adolescent and the parent, when bluerange...from experience... see the betrothed fight, when Peppyluv...as a professional... see the teacher and student in a cat and mouse relationship, etc, it is often very obvious to them that inherent is an active love which has been misconstrued. Hence not often does contradiction signify ill intent. On the other hand, take a look into that heartbreak jnrbayano, yes, take a closer look at it, rich4god do check that betrayal, they arose from trusting those who erstwhile do agree with us. Child of God, beware of sycophants! They praise your every action, thus they blind your view, hamper your hearing, and impede your limbs. Sychophants lead you to the slaughter as you smile to your death. They are there for only selfish reasons; they are there for what they get from you and nothing else. Christ “escaped” from them, yet often times we “run toward” them. Many have been so unfortunate who mistook friends for foes and sychophants for friends, re-evaluate your acquaintances today...as I start to re- evaluate mine.



My list for re-evaluation:

Ubenedictus, kamsified, Jnrbayano, Italo, hurricanechris, jennydoris , peppyluv02, babestell,mzflexydeeva, francistony,ify124,stunningjudy, striktlymi, chineloSA, Vest, nnekamezor....list still loading.


Good morning brethren, a splendid day ahead to all.

SalC:
QUESTION

Is it right for a Christian especially a Catholic to loan money to someone with interest or to take up money lending as a business?

Both biblical and church document citation will be acceptable.

Generally we have two main reasons why money is lent: (1). to pay for capital goods or to use as working capital, as in modern business, or it (2). to pay for everyday needs in the past or future. In ancient societies capital goods did not really exist in the way they do in modern societies, and the greater part of borrowing was for the personal needs of the less wise or fortunate, who needed money, which came from the more fortunate or wise, who had it. But that's different now, for modern practices of commerce has shown lending to be beneficial to both the lender and the borrower.

From the scripture it is worthy of note some important points, albeit that the scripture was protecting charity towards the poor.

Take not of the following passages:

Exodus 22:25 - If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.
Do take note of the bold.

Deuteronomy 23:20 - Unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury; but unto thy brother thou shalt not lend upon usury: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all that thou settest thine hand to in the land whither thou goest to possess it.

This tends to support the Idea of doing it as a business, however still it preserves the need for charity without conditions towards the poor when we see thus:

Lev 25:25-26 And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee. Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.

The Catholic Church isn’t opposed to charging or paying interest on a loan per se; but its moral teachings on dealings with our fellow-man can definitely be applied when the conditions for obtaining a loan fail to take into consideration the humanity of the borrower. So in the face of helping the poor, the business has to take the back sit. However Interest rate is another issue, for the church frowns at exhorting too much interest, however what is "too much" isn't clear, but I think the lending rates in the society may just be a guide.

SalC:
Speaking is speaking still

smh.

Rich4god:
PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS: Acts 4:13-21, Mk 16:9-15. For the Jewish officials to acknowledge that a man crippled since birth has been cured through the power of Jesus would undermine their own authority and would go against their interest. So they command Peter and John not to speak to anyone in the name of Jesus. Their reply - "It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard." Earlier, these disciples had failed to believe the witness of the woman and certain eyewitnesses to the resurrection of Jesus. But now because they were filled with the Spirit, they are now filled with the compulsion to speak out. Jesus speaking to us across the years invites us to believe the words of those "who saw Him after He had been raised." We are not eyewitnesses to the events of over 2,000 years ago, but we are aware of today's reality that Jesus lives among us, in the hungry, and in the suffering. And so it should be impossible for us not to speak out about what we see and hear and not to ease the pain of those in whom Christ lives, just as Peter and John felt compelled to call on Jesus to help the crippled man. We speak when we act. Even actions speak louder than voice. May the Lord help all those who govern our Country to exercise their office with justice and compassion, so that they can help promote the peace of the world! Amen!! Good morning and happy weekend!!!

Amen...especially as we go to the polls again today.

Octaves:
I hear u. But you know people always have to put up with sh¡t to keep a job it depends on how ugly the sh!t is. This one is really ugly. That's why he's looking for another job.

My brother, You should be more concerned about the life of your bros. He even raised fear over what he consumes in the church, that's a red flag raised surely. He is being paid 50k that is subject to deductions still. Now consider these: For less than 50k a month, he has put his health and life at risk by what he consumes, this makes his life too cheap. He has put his faith aside by accepting those conditions when some have kept faith in the face of much tougher temptations, this makes him spiritually weak. He lives in fear of his employer being a cultist, this makes him vulnerable to harm. Please tell your brother that taking that job is a mistake. When there is life and will, there is a way.

God bless you.

vest:
good morning everybody oh! All the ogasas and madams, all the newbies and papammadus enhh! How orna nite be? wel as for me my nite was sengemegeh, soo! wondafuletious nd fantaticable u knw y? U will never beliv dis i saw the holy spirit in my dream for the second tim dis wik dsending on kamsifield nd syncan this tym nt as fire or dove bt lyk heavy snow e jst dey tortori me for body to hear them speak in tungs for the first time mehn! this penticost sunday ga di kpor! Kpor!!

heeen...heen...heen, if you wan talk something talk am o, how come na only syncan and kamsified, where you dey? And cold Spirit for that matter, Vest when last you check for malaria parasite, e go don reach +++.

italo:
...and...and me too.

Morning all.

Kamsified, if you want to insult us, insult us...


Stop blowing grammar and saying "my daddy's voice."

Abi ooooooo!!!

Kamsified:
Good morning family. A blessed day to all of us

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

Kamsified:
In my dad's voice *comparing bad apples to bad apples* smh

Yeah, some apples are "badder" than the others.

hurricaneChris:
But I am here nah.
Or am I not?

Good morning friends

Yes you're here now. Good morning.

SalC:
Did you just include my name?

hehehehe, even those that were speaking via proxy de talk.

Rich4god:
ALLELUIA, HE IS RISEN: Acts 3:11-26, Lk. 24:35-48. The apparition of Jesus to His disciples reveals God's initiatives in searching and establishing relationships with us. Even before we go in search of God, He comes to meet us. After the resurrection Jesus appears to the women, to the disciples of Emmaus and to the Apostles. He takes initiatives in each of these apparitions. In fact, He is standing at our door, knocking; if we hear His voice and open the door, He will comes to meet us at different times and in different forms. The disciples were slow to recognise the resurrected Christ. They didn't believe Mary Magdalene, because she was a woman. They startled to find Jesus on the road to Emmaus. And when the Lord came to them behind closed doors, they were troubled, questioning and afraid. They had travelled with Jesus, they had listen to Him, they had witnessed the miracles and yet they are full of doubt. Today, Jesus shows us His face in the stranger on the street, in the voice of a colleague, in the embrace of a loved one. Do we respond to His invitations, do we see Him, do we hear His voice, do we feel His presence? May the Lord draw us from sin and close Himself! Amen!! Good morning and have a pleasant day!!!

Amen Amen.

Kamsified:
Good morning to you bro. I'm tempted to organise a welcome back party for you
While others gave us up for lent, u gave us up for Easter

Nah. I've been more around than some people, Ubenedictus for instance, I won't even start mentioning Italo, SalC, babestell, vest, MrAladin, hurricanechris...ehm... where dem, dem know themselves.

Equalizer:
Thanks.. Always good being in the midst of thy brethren..

Yeah it's scriptural bro. Psalm 133:1

Equalizer:
So happy to be here.. Good morning all...

Nice to have you here too, soon the welcome ministry members will do the needful.

How great is your name, O Lord our God, through all the earth!...Psalm 8.

Good morning brethren, a splendid day ahead to all.

stunningjudy:
I'm soooo happy, people join me and thank God and Mother Mary for this easter gift they blessed me with.
I started a 54 days rosary novena which is still on and I kept on praying for a job to keep myself busy before nysc in September. I told Mother Mary that if I can't go for service in May then she should bless me with a job because I won't be jobless by may 1st. I did about 2 interviews and didn't get called, last week I saw an ad and sent my CV, I did a phone interview then had another discussion with the lady on easter Monday. The lady didn't call me yesterday, I was just weak because I had missed 2 jobs already. Infact I refused to bath yesterday until 4pm(I was mourning)..lol. I sent the lady an email stating that I'm still waiting for her. By 10pm last night she asked me to see her today and when I went we discussed again and she said I have the job and asked when I could start. I was just too happy because he frustration of sitting at home and getting fat was becoming too much.
Again, saying the rosary with FAITH didn't disappoint me.

May God be praised, I rejoice with you.

Its the end of a journey we commenced on Ash Wednesday, we have died with Christ and today have risen with Him, Just as His ressurected body could pass through walls, may our new life be unstoppable by difficulties, challenges, temptations, persecutions and trials of life. May we shine forth glorious in our good endeavours. Amen.

Happy Easter dear brethren.

Kamsified:
In a whisper to the house* I heard Syncan n Ubenedictus are the cathecists in their parishes. I also heard that Syncan announced that seminary forms were available last Sunday
Who can confirm this for me?

Cc peppyluv02

Now I see what you'll mortify next lent.

jnrbayano:
Highest trouble finder on the land.

Am inclined to agree.

Kamsified:
Syncan knows where they're selling the forms
I'll give u dawadawa too when u're leaving

*In Jesus voice to caiaphas* The announcement is made in the open, in the parishes, ask those who listen to announcement, they will tell you.

SalC:
And where is my Syncan on Easter day?

Never far from you Sis...carrying out some "Easter duty". Happy Easter to you.

3tees:
Easter reminds us that hope must never b lost
for as dark as d road may seem,there always
lies light at the end of it,Easter is God's
blessing to the world.it is his way of telling us
that,love nd hope still exists in the world nd
also a wonderful day to celebrate all christ has
done for us.May it linger in our hearts forever.I
wish everyone here a meaningful and blessed
easter. @italo and syncan good morning o.

What else can I say, may this joy of Easter never depart from your home. Happy Easter to you.

Kamsified:
Hu hep me see Salc?

She was last seen on March 24

Abeg look for am o, Good morning kamsified.

Kamsified:
Same to you sis

On behalf of PopeII & council, you're welcome to our home. Please come around often n at least say hi to the brethren
Peeping from the fence is highly prohibited here

Welcome once again dear one

That St.Dymphna admirer na old school here. Aunty Missonas see wetin you do yourself? De say hi when you come you no gree.

Aizenosa:
Gud morning my fellow catholics, am so happy dat dis tread was opened, now i can learn more. smiles May the peace and love of Christ be with u all

Ah, it haf tey na, where have you been all this while, anyway make the welcome ministry members come, they will do the needful.

3tees:
I'm deeply grateful to GOD and all u lovely nd kindhearted people dat came 2 my family's rescue to avert d looming shame nd absolute disgrace.D amount required was completed late yesterday. My husband left home early in d morning 2 meet d house agent, it was at the bank dat he realized there is public holiday today in Ogun State for PVC collection. No bank opened in the entire State today. My husband called d agent who asked us to bring it to his office on Monday - since we assured that its ready. Words can't convey d depth of peace I feel in my heart. On behalf of my husband, my humble self and entire family, we are expressing our gratefulness to all of you.@syncan,kamsified,peppyluv,chynak,justify,Rich4god, @italo and all other anonymous people here for all d financial support and unfathomable prayers. Thank you people of GOD. On Monday, I will post the copy of the receipt for you all to see how your kind gestures has ignited our happiness. Thank you and thank you again.

To God be the glory!!! May the good lord continue to bless the works of your hands dear brethren, and meet you all at the point of your needs.
My Faith, My Pride.

@3tees, may the lord's blessing commenced here see your household lifted up, may it see you in no distant time as a giver for a change, and when you find your feet, do not forget those you're better of than. You are free to say hi to us whenever you feel like. God bless you.

Good morning brethren, a splendid day ahead to all.

babestell:
Oya what did I miss?

Aha, look who's back, thought she gave us up for lent...abi is she backsliding with just a week to go

Peppyluv:
Doing great.

That's good to know. If you're gonna be over there, do ensure you're safe. Anya sakwaa.

Peppyluv:
Good morning

Good morning Peps, how are you today?