Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch
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In October 1978, 58-year old Cardinal Karol Wojtyła arrived in Rome for the funeral of Pope John Paul I and the Conclave to elect his successor. Before leaving Poland, the communist authorities confiscated his diplomatic passport, leaving him with only his tourist passport. One provincial secretary of the Communist Party warned him: “Go, go. When you return, we will settle accounts.” But Karol did not seem worried. At the airport, a television crew awaited him, and he looked around with a calm, almost amused expression as the cameras followed him. They Communist authorities were waiting for him in Poland but they didn't know that God had a bigger plan for him. The next time he returned to Poland, he returned as Pope John Paul II.
Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch292,263 görüntüleme • 6 gün önce
You remember the viral video of a Catholic priest that was seen weeping during the celebration of the Mass? He has released a statement to explain what he experienced. Take time to read. It'll uplift your faith and make you appreciate the Mass all the more. ------------------------------------- A Statement from Father Brent Bowman on Eucharistic Experience During Mass September 16, 2026 To the good people of God: Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever! On Monday, September 14, I celebrated the Holy Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Hopkins, MN. Present were Chesterton Academy students, faculty and staff and parishioners of the parish. During the Mass, I had a private spiritual experience while praying the Eucharistic prayer over the bread and wine and I want to humbly share and clarify what I experienced all for God’s glory and praise. In doing so, I also want to correct any misinformation as the Mass recording is being shared online. To clarify up front, my experience was NOT what the Catholic Church considers a “Eucharistic miracle.” The forms of bread and wine retained their accidents (i.e., their appearance and taste) during this entire experience. Never did I see real blood or human flesh with my eyes. My experience was this: During the consecration prayer over the wine at the altar, as I spoke the words, I was given what I believe to be internal knowledge of the power of these words being spoken and the reality of their effect to the point that I had difficulty speaking. With each word, I became more physically overwhelmed as seen in the video. At the same time, I was given sensory knowledge of the weight of God’s power coming down upon the altar, and I felt the heaviness of Jesus’s substantial presence in the chalice in my hands. The chalice became too heavy to hold as I felt it pulled down to rest upon the altar. I felt my hands fixed to the chalice of the Precious Blood, and I could not physically move it. Attempting to elevate the Precious Blood, which I was not able to do for a period of time, I believe I was given grace to understand more deeply the bittersweetness of Our Lord’s Passion and how much blood Christ shed for the immense weight of all our sins. I believe I experienced this weight in the chalice. This spiritual experience emotionally and physically overwhelmed me as evident in the Mass recording. Lastly, private spiritual encounters with God like these are completely unmerited gifts and signs of God’s abundant love for all his people. They are not necessarily signs of any person’s holiness. I pray this brief testimony moves all our hearts to contemplate more deeply the mysteries of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and the Precious Blood. Peace in Christ, Fr. Brent Bowman Copied from the Diocese of St Paul
Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch151,611 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
May Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament be your strength, comfort, and peace 🙏🏿
Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch43,453 görüntüleme • 13 gün önce
Pope Leo prostrates before the altar during the celebration of the Lord's Passion at the Vatican. Priests prostrate themselves before the altar on Good Friday as a profound act of humility, submission, adoration, and grief, symbolizing the Church’s mourning for the crucifixion of Jesus and the "abasement" or helplessness of humanity.
Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch284,872 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
At 30, he already had 2 two university and ran his own multi million naira company. But when God came calling, like Peter, Andrew, James, and John, he left everything behind and followed God. Like Paul, he counted everything as loss because of the surpassing love of serving God as a priest. What you see in this video is the pure and undiluted joy of selfless service to God as a priest💯✅
Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch595,999 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Life is truly fleeting. This video of Bishop Augustine Akubeze of Benin Archdiocese was recorded just six days ago during his visit to one of his priests serving in a parish in the UK. This evening, we received the heartbreaking news of his passing. One moment, we are making memories. The next, we become memories. May the Lord whom he served faithfully grant him eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine upon him. Amen.
Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch141,674 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
The assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II 45 years ago, captured in a video.
Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch189,320 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
This particular event will continue to be one of my greatest highlights of the pontificate of Pope Francis. It was in the year 2020, in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pope Francis, 83, slightly bent, limping, weak, and frail, walked up the stairs of St Peter's Square, stood alone on the rainy and deserted ground of St Peter's Square, and prayed for an end of the COVID-19 pandemic. At that instant, he exemplified his name, Papa (fathe) - Father of the whole world. Never to be forgotten.
Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch226,189 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce
This Yoruba entrance hymn hits differently when accompanied with the traditional side drums❤️
Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch39,662 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
This video from a Mass feels like a glimpse of heaven on earth. Just as the holy ones gather around God in heaven singing and praising God, at every Mass, God’s people gather around His altar, united in faith, prayer and worship. The Mass is a foretaste of heaven.
Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch30,928 görüntüleme • 28 gün önce