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19th Sunday Ordinary Time-Year B

In our Gospel reading today, Jesus links show the connection between the bread of life that he gives to those who believe in him and the manna that God gave to the wandering people in […]

18th Sunday Ordinary time – Year B

Last week, we saw how Jesus fed the people with the bread of life but when they came back the next day for more, he said to them, “do not work for perishable food, work […]

Ash wednesday, Year A

‘The candle that is just smoking, not lit, still has life in it; it still has hope in it. If a neighbour, family member or friend is in a very bad situation or mood, our […]

6th Sunday, Year A

Any new movement or community which emerges from an older tradition has to face the problem of its own identity and direction. How different is it from the old community? How similar? One of the […]

3rd Sunday of the year A

The people who lived in darkness have seen a great light; on those who dwelt in darkness and the shadow of death, a light has dawned. These beautiful words came from the mouth of Isaiah. […]

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

There is much in ordinary life that we take for granted, I suppose. We appreciate these only when there is a shortage. Then suddenly everyone scrambles for the remaining resources. Appalled at the wastefulness of […]

4th Sunday of Advent Year C

The Church can never celebrate the role of Mary in the birth and mission of Christ enough. God demonstrated through David and Mary that human beings can and do make a difference. God invites us […]

2nd Sunday of Advent, Year C

Reflecting on the meaning of advent and Christmas, Mother Theresa of Calcutta said: “The season of Advent is like springtime in nature when everything is renewed and so is fresh and healthy. Advent is meant […]

Baptism of the Lord, Year A

Today we celebrate the fact that Jesus, God’s own Son, has come into our world as one of us, associated with sinners and has been baptized by one of his creatures. When we see people make […]

Feast of the Epiphany, Year A

On this day, the veil is drawn back on a great mystery, namely, that Christ is the saviour not only of the Jews but also of the Gentiles. The theological meaning of this feast is […]

What the Catholic Church has given to Nkanuland

Introduction The contribution of the Catholic Church to civilization is well known and well documented. Many scholarly works including the various history books, reference books, internet sources, articles, and of course the Sacred Scripture itself, contain […]

Blessed Virgin Mary

Solemnity of the Annunciation

The feast of the Annunciation, now recognized as a solemnity, was first celebrated in the fourth or fifth century. Its central focus is the Incarnation: God has become one of us. From all eternity God […]

Community Development

Idodo River

From classical history there is an indisputable fact that civilisation in Africa began at the banks of the river Nile. Even in other parts of the Asian world, we know of great rivers like Ganges, […]

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6th Sunday of Easter, Year C

Jesus said to his disciples, ‘peace I leave with you, my own peace I give you.’ We can’t give peace to others if we don’t have it ourselves. Jesus was able to give peace to […]

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Baptism of the Lord, Year A

Today we celebrate the fact that Jesus, God’s own Son, has come into our world as one of us, associated with sinners and has been baptized by one of his creatures. When we see people make […]

About me

Father Innocent Abonyi, is a catholic priest and a member of the Missionary Society of St. Paul of Nigeria, West Africa. He was ordained a priest for the missions at the National Missionary Seminary of St. Paul, Gwagwalada, Abuja, on 3rd July 1999. Since his priestly ordination, he has served as a formator, Spiritual Director, and Lecturer at the National Missionary Seminary of St. Paul, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State and Gwagwalada Abuja (1999 – 2001; 2003 – 2006 respectively). He had his postgraduate studies in the Republic of Ireland (2001 – 2003) and Oxford Brooks University, Oxford England (2012 – 2014), obtaining a Masters Degree in each case. He has served in few parishes in England and Wales since he was missioned in the UK in 2006. He was a youth Chaplain and Spiritual Director for the Catholic Diocese of Northampton (2007 – 2013). He is the Chaplain to the Knights of St. Columba, Province 12 Southwark, England. He was a Regional Supetior for his Religious Order. He currently serves as Parish priest of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Llandudno, Conwy North Wales (Wrexham Catholic Diocese). Fr Innocent is a Spiritual Director, and retreat preacher. He gives spiritual direction and organises workshops. His publication is titled Effective Leadership towards Motivating Missionaries Today (Ambassador Publications, 2009).