DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

             

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FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

THURSDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK OF LENT

(Solemnity of Annunciation of the Lord)

"The Word became flesh..."

Today, we join the Holy Mother Church in celebrating the Solemnity of Annunciation of the Lord. 

The very event that God uses to "Divinize our Humanity."

"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us; and we have beheld his glory." (John 1:14)

This Divine privilege borne out of the great "FIAT" by our lady as the gospel pericope of today reported:

"And Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her." (Luke 1:38).

Our Lady's acceptance of this offer springs from the well of her love for humanity. Most of the titles in our Litany to her bear witness to the unfathomable love, care and concern of this Woman. The wedding even at Cana is yet another proof to this beautiful heart of her. 

Though some misunderstood her role in the economy salvation of man, due to ignorance and sentiment which does not hold a grain of salt, but the fact remains that, she as a channel to human salvation right from time immemirial still intercede on our behalf now and always. 

Today's celebration manifests the omnipotence (all powerful) of God in all situations. Trust and hope in Him, for with Him (God) all things are possible.

Peace be with you!

FADA PIUSRALPH prays for you!

Let us pray 

O God, who willed that your Word should take on the reality of human flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary, grant, we pray, that we, who confess our Redeemer to be God and man, may merit to become partakers even in his divine nature. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

THURSDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT

"Turn to the Lord..."

Beloved in Christ, warm greetings to you. 

Man discovers his weakness and fragility when he derails from the right part, or missing our of Divine path through sin. (Cf. Genesis 3:1ff.) 

At this very moment the fragility of man becomes obvious such that, he needs a leaning shoulder, or a hand to raise him up from the dust of his weakness. 

On this note, that the Psalmist reminded us of the need to turn to God through the concientious observances of pious acts in this sacred season in the life of the Church. 

"Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strengthened; constantly seek his face." ( Cf. Ps 105:3-4)

In the light of this, God spoke to  Moses in this way:

 "Go down; for your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves; they have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them; they have made for themselves a molten calf, and have worshipped it and sacrificed to it,..." (Exodus 32:7ff.).

This Divine directive is merciful and love oriented, which are His attributes. He desires not the death of a sinner as the scripture tells us, but delights with a remorseful heart who seeks forgiveness. 

Finally, let us cry to Him to  remember us with the favour He shows to His people.

Peace be with you!

FADA PIUSRALPH prays for you!

Let us pray 

We invoke your mercy in humble prayer, O Lord, that you may cause us, your servants, corrected by penance and schooled by good works, to persevere sincerely in your commands and come safely to the paschal festivities.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

TUESDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT

"Come to me..."

Beloved in Christ, a beautiful morning to you and your household. We are at it again, "God's unfathomable mercy" upon humanity. We are grateful to Him for His love and enduring provision. 

Today, on our tabloid Prophet Isaiah prophesied:

"All who are thirsty, come to the waters, says the Lord. Though you have no money, come and drink with joy." ( Cf. Is 55:1)

Dearest friend, are you thirsty?   And thirsty of what? Healing? Good fortune? Fertility of the womb? Employment? Open door in business? 

Then the time is now, as God is inviting us to come and have a drink of fertility, open heavens, success etc. even without cost and connection. While others boast in connections, our boast is in the Lord who made Heaven and Earth and all that is in it. 

The invitation is going round,  grab yours and drink it to the full. He gives without charge and connection.

Peace be with you!

FADA PIUSRALPH prays for you!

Let us pray 

May the venerable exercises of holy devotion shape the hearts of your faithful, O Lord, to welcome worthily the paschal mystery and proclaim the praises of your salvation.

 Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

SATURDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT

“I desire mercy and not sacrifice.”

Every sick person desires healing and restoration. But when healing does not come, mind blowing questions surfaces. Where is God?

But most often we suddenly forget that: "every event is a lesson."

That is, God writing in a crooked handwriting.  Meaning He does whatsoever He Wills.

Out distress, tribulations and ugly situation does not mean to pull us down but to strengthen us.

It is in this same spirit that,

Prophet Hosea proclaimed:

"Come, let us return to the LORD; for he has torn, that he may heal us; he has stricken, and he will bind us up." ( Hosea 6:1-6).

This points to God's ever readiness to heal us of our infirmities, infirmties of hardshisp, distress, hatred, envy, etc. at His appointed time. 

He desire to be merciful upon us and not in our "ill-burnt offering of sin." Trust and obey, He will not fail us. Healing upon us we pray O! Lord.

Peace be with you!

FADA PIUSRALPH prays for you!

Let us pray 

Rejoicing in this annual celebration of our Lenten observance, we pray, O Lord, that, with our hearts set on the paschal mysteries, we may be gladdened by their full effects. 

Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

FRIDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT

"Repent..."

Beloved friend in Christ, on this day in the third week of Lent, God continue to nurture us as the the mothers do to toddlers. Giving us hope, to reconcile us to Himself. He often puts on invitation to each and every one of us, stressing the need to be faithful to His detects and ordinances. 

It is keeping to this command that the prophecy of Hosea will be made manifested in our lives. (cf. Hosea 14:1-9)

In the light if this great invitation, Evangelist Matthew  reported saying: 

 "Repent, says the Lord, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matthew 4:17).

As we continue our Lenten fast, let us not forget in haste the need to match our words with action. For in doing this, victory will be our song. 

Peace be with you!

FADA PIUSRALPH prays for you!

Let us pray

Pour your grace into our hearts, we pray, O Lord, that we may be constantly drawn away from unruly desires and obey by your own gift the heavenly teaching you give us. 

Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

THURSDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT

"Obey my voice..."

Dear brethren, warm greetings from your beloved spiritual family - The ARCHIVE where Christ remains the Way, the Truth and the Life.

On our tabloid today, we wish to reflect on "obedience" a virtue which the sacred Scripture adorns with high esteem that it is better than sacrifice. (cf. 1 Samuel 15:22-23). 

The fundamental question is, obedience to who or what? Is it to obey our carnal feelings? To obey what offends God? Or obedience with the hope to be raised to the status of fame and glory which will not last the day? No. But obedience to God and all constituted authorities is what the Lord invited us through the prophecy of Jeremiah to consider today.

Prophet Jeremiah announced:

"Thus says the LORD: “This command I gave my people, 'Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people; and walk in all the way that I command you, that it may be well with you." (Jeremiah 7:23ff.)

Indeed, if we obey God and every constituted authorities without any feeling of pride or arrogant we stand to experience the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. God is ever ready to assist us in every way, but we on our own parts have the obligation to keep the detects and ordinances of God close to our hearts. 

Peace be with you!

FADA PIUSRALPH prays for you!

Let us pray

We implore your majesty most humbly, O Lord, that as the feast of our salvation draws ever closer, so we may press forward all the more eagerly towards the worthy celebration of the paschal mystery. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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WEDNESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT

"... give heed to the statutes and the ordinances."

Dearest friend in Christ, good morning to you with God's choicest blessing. It is yet a new dawn the Lord has given to us. 

In the light of beholding this great opportunity, God through   Moses, the great leader of Israelites admonished us to take cognizance of the detects and ordinances God has placed before us saying:

"... give heed to the statutes and the ordinances which I teach you, and do them; that you may live, and go in and take possession of the land which the LORD, the God of your fathers, gives you." (Deuteronomy 4:1.5-9).

This admonition goes with blessing of life longevity, which we long for. But let us be rest assured that, the promise is beyond the ephemeral existence before us; but that eternal life of being with God.

Adherence to these ordinances and detects will certainly put us on the right track with God through out our  earthly pilgrimage.

Finally, "keep the law of God, and God will keep you alive."

Peace be with you!

FADA PIUSRALPH prays for you!

Let us pray

Grant, we pray, O Lord, that, schooled through Lenten observance and nourished by your word, through holy restraint we may be devoted to you with all our heart and be ever united in prayer. 

Through Christ our Lord. Amen