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''MIRACLE OF THE SUN'' IN FATIMA APPARITION ON OCT 13, 1917 REMEMBERED

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The “Miracle of the Sun” that occurred during the 6th Apparition of Fatima on Oct. 13, 1917, and was witnessed by over 70,000 people in Portugal, was a manifestation of God’s almighty power and humility to save mankind from eternal damnation. All Catholic Faithful around the world to commemorate the 106th anniversary of the “Miracle of the Sun” that swirled and danced in a circle in broken clouds, as reported by a Lisbon newspaper in Portugal a day after the historic spectacle happened. As its consequence, many believed God’s existence through the apparition of the Blessed Mother to the three shepherd children at Fatima. Church records show that the apparition of the Blessed Mother before the three shepherds--Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco--on Oct. 13, 1917 was her sixth, fulfilling her promise earlier to show to the world that a miracle would happen so mankind would believe in God. It was during these apparitions that the Blessed Mother also called the world to repent for...
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NOLLYWOOD STAR ACTOR "DON BRYMO" IS DEAD.

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One of the prominent actors in the Nigerian movie industry, Mr Brymo Uchegbu, otherwise known as Don Brymo, is dead. The 56-year-old was said to have passed on in his sleep last night. According to the information gathered, the actor, who prominently plays the role of an Igwe (king) in movies, passed on in his sleep last night. Actor Mayor Ofoegbu confirmed the news in a post shared on his Facebook page on Thursday. "I wrote those lines on my WhatsApp status yesterday evening. My man, my 5 & 6, Don Brymo Uchegbu, passed in his sleep. "I received the shocking news this morning and had to verify from his family. Chai! Don Brymo my manchi. It’s had to say goodbye. Nnukwu nwa na Enugu ukwu,” he posted.
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MORE ABOUT HOLY SATURDAY

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Holy Saturday is the day in the Christian liturgical calendar that celebrates the 40-hour-long vigil that the followers of Jesus Christ held after his death and burial on Good Friday and before his resurrection on  Easter  Sunday. Holy Saturday is the last day of  Lent  and of  Holy Week , and the third day of the  Easter Triduum , the three high holidays before Easter,  Holy Thursday ,  Good Friday , and Holy Saturday. Holy Saturday is significant because it marks the time when Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death, fulfilling the prophecy of his death and resurrection in the christian bible. It is a time of preparation and reflection, as Christians anticipate the celebration of the resurrection on Easter Sunday.It is the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter Sunday. It is also known as Easter Eve, Easter Even, Black Saturday, or the Saturday before Easter.As Lent, a  time of self-examination , comes to an end, m...
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WHY IS IT CALLED GOOD FRIDAY?

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Good Friday is a Friday after Maundy Thursday and before Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus . It's a significant day for Christians because it reminds followers that Jesus died for the sins of humanity. Many believe that his death had to happen in order for people to have a stronger relationship with God. It is observed as a day of mourning as Jesus Christ was crucified on this day . Also known as Black Friday and Holy Friday, Good Friday is the day when Jesus Christ sacrificed his life to redeem the sins of the ones who believe in him. From the early days of  Christianity , Good Friday was observed as a day of sorrow, penance, and  fasting , a characteristic that finds expression in the German word  Karfreitag  (“Sorrowful Friday”). The question of whether and when to observe Jesus’ death and Resurrection triggered a major controversy in early Christianity. Until the 4th century, Jesus’  Last Supper , hi...
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MORE ABOUT MAUNDY THURSDAY

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The word "maundy" shares roots with the Latin word, "mandatum," which is "commandment." It's a reference to the New Commandment Jesus gave to his followers at the Last Supper. It is the day during  Holy Week  that commemorates the Chrism Mass  Washing of the Feet  and  Last Supper  of  Jesus Christ  with the Apostles, as described in the  canonical gospels . Western Christianity Maundy Thursday initiates the  Paschal Triduum , the period which commemorates the  passion ,  death , and  resurrection of Jesus . This period includes Good Friday and  Holy Saturday , and ends on the evening of Easter Sunday. The  Mass of the Lord's Supper  or service of worship is normally celebrated in the evening, when Friday begins according to Jewish tradition, as the Last Supper was held on the feast of  Passover , according to the three  Synoptic Gospels . In the Catholic Church and in ...
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CARDINAL FRANCIS ARINZE'S CHOICE OF CANDIDATE FOR THE NIGERIA'S UPCOMING ELECTION.

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CARDINAL FRANCIS ARINZE MAKES OPEN HIS CHOICE OF CANDIDATE FOR THE NIGERIA'S UPCOMING ELECTION. Its just 27 days to count down on Nigeria's Presidential Election which is to be on February 25th with three main candidates airing around the nation. They are ( 1) Mr. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu from APC, (2) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar from PDP, (3) Mr. Peter Obi from LP.  Nigeria as we all know has been battling from many diseases such as :- corruption, bad government, bad economy, fuel scarcity etc and many are hoping that the upcoming election will solve the problem of Nigeria by making it become better. Many people from Nigeria and abroad have been open with their choice of candidate based on there view from there own angle. HIS EMIENENCE Cardinal Francis Arinze(A pontifical Cardinal) has made his own view of choice of candidate for the upcoming election in his twitter handle. He said "GOD want to build a new Nigeria through His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi. Our time has passed...
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DRINKING OF AKAMU(PAP), AKARA(BEAN CAKE) AND BREAD IN A CHURCH MEETING.

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It has been about a month since drinking of Garri with honey,sugar,milk and groundnut ( Asoki)  by the youths in church meeting trended online. And people have been wondering if this kind of delicacy can be served in a church meeting then it means that anything(be it whatever) can be served in a meeting.  Akamu known as Pap in English and Ogi in Yoruba is a delicacy made out of maize and Akara known as Bean Cake in English is also a delicacy made out of beans. It is a meal that is served as a breakfast. This Sunday being 14th August 2022. It was pictured again the same group of church organization members known as Great Zone 1 of Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON)  under St. Joseph Parish Catholic Church Odoakpu Onitsha drinking Akamu(Pap) with Akara(Bean Cake) and Bread in Church meeting. The President of the Zone Mr. Ifeanyi Chukwu said that it is not poverty but rather that there Great Zone 1 love doing extraordinary things in an extraordinar...
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