Engineer Victor wuod yimbo

04/04/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄

The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World.

The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the sinless Christ who was formed in the womb of His Mother.

The wick signifies His humanity, the flame, His Divine Nature, both soul and body.

Five grains of incense inserted into the candle in the form of a cross recall the aromatic spices with which His Sacred Body was prepared for the tomb, and of the five wounds in His hands, feet, and side.

During the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night the priest or deacon carries the candle in procession into the dark church. A new fire, symbolizing our eternal life in Christ, is kindled which lights the candle.

The candle, representing Christ himself, is blessed by the priest who then inscribes in it a cross, the first letters and last of the Greek alphabet, (Alpha and Omega `the beginning and the end') and the current year, as he chants the prayer below; then affixes the five grains of incense.

The Easter candle is lighted each day during Mass throughout the Paschal season until Pentecost Sunday, or in some traditions, until Ascencion Day.
Victor

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

Holy Saturday is often called “Black Saturday” (especially in popular Filipino usage) because it reflects the darkness, silence, and mourning after Jesus’ death on Good Friday.

1. A Day of Darkness and Grief

After Jesus died, everything seemed lost. The disciples were afraid, confused, and grieving.

It is called “black” because:
• Hope seemed gone
• The world felt spiritually dark
• The Savior lay in the tomb

2. A Day of Silence

On Holy Saturday, the Church is very quiet:
• No Mass is celebrated during the day
• The altar is bare
• The tabernacle is empty

It is a day of waiting… a day of stillness.

3. A Day “In Between”

It is the space between:
• The sorrow of the Cross (Good Friday)
• The joy of the Resurrection (Easter Sunday)

So it feels like a “dark pause” in the story of salvation.

4. But Not Without Hope

Even if it is called “Black Saturday,” the Church reminds us: This darkness is not the end. Jesus is in the tomb—but He is already at work, bringing salvation even to the dead (cf. 1 Peter 3:19).

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“Black Saturday” teaches us something very human and very real: There are moments in life when we are waiting in darkness…when God seems silent.

But just like Holy Saturday—silence is not absence. God is still working.

And soon…the light of Easter will come.

05/03/2026

Happy birthday Rictov del Roudo

11/02/2026

When you see Raila Odinga’s mansions today, remember this is where he started. That timber house.

This is the simba (keja) he built as a young man in his 20s, located within the Kango Ka Jaramogi compound in Nyamira Village, Bondo.

At the time, owning such a simba meant you were a “big boy”

While taking this photo three weeks ago, an elderly man manning the gate told me that there were very few simbas like this in the entire Nyanza region. Most homes then were ordinary mud-walled huts, just like in many other parts of Kenya.

Simbas like this one below were mostly owned by young men from wealthy and influential families.

That said, it must always be remembered that every man starts somewhere, and this is where Jakom started.

Jowiiii!

06/02/2026

28/01/2026

A Historic Moment!
Vice Province of Kenya, with immense joy and gratitude to God, wishes to inform you of the establishment of a new parish.

You are cordially invited to the historic Solemn Eucharistic Celebration for the Inauguration of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Parish, Tezo, in Kilifi County.

28/01/2026

(1) TO: The Candidate for Jumuiya Moderator (formerly known as Jumuiya Chairperson).

SUBJECT: A CRITICAL CALL TO SERVICE: REVIVING OUR JUMUIYA.

THE STARK REALITY: OUR COMMUNITY IS WEAKENING

Brother/Sister, today we speak to you plainly.
Our Jumuiya weekly prayers are in crisis. Members are leaving.
Chairs are empty.

The vibrant heartbeat of our faith is growing faint. This is not a rumor; it is our current truth.

People are absent because they are overwhelmed by life's struggles.

They are absent because they find our meetings irrelevant, dull, or poorly run.

They are absent because their families are struggling in faith.

They are being drawn away by other communities that offer more passion and purpose.
This ends now. It ends with you.

YOUR BEING A MODERATOR IS NOT A TITLE, BUT A MISSION.

Because you will be elected for leadership, understand this:
you are not elevated for a position of honor. You are volunteering for a mission of urgent, spiritual repair.

Your role is to be a shepherd, an anchor, and a firestarter.
We are not asking you to fill seats.
We are charging you to reignite faith.

The Diocese of Nakuru has declared the 2026 Pastoral theme:
"Collaborative ministry: Out of Love, Let Us Serve One Another." (cf. Galatians 5:23)

This is your battle cry. You are the frontline.

A PLEA FOR INSPIRED ACTION: OUR THREE-POINT COVENANT

We plead with you to lead with conviction. Embrace this covenant by:

1. BE A SERVANT-LEADER, NOT A BOSS.
Your first duty is to knock on doors.
Visit the absent. Listen to their struggles—with work, money, family.

Bring the Jumuiya to their doorstep.
Show them how this community is a refuge, not another obligation.
Lead with a heart that serves.

2. MAKE PRAYER MATTER, EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Banish boring meetings forever.
Prepare well. Pray earnestly.

Ensure that the Gospel reading directly connects to our daily lives.

If some are worried about rent, show them God's providence.

26/01/2026

Greetings,

Malindi NG-CDF will be rolling out bursary application forms to aid needy students in pursuing their studies.

The forms will be available in various institutions as indicated on the poster.

22/01/2026

Kufuatia sakata la wizi wa simu za rununu ndani ya Malindi, maafisa wa Dci huko Malindi katika operesheni iliyoratibiwa vyema, walifanikiwa kuwak**ata watu 4 katika maduka ya kutengeneza simu za rununu ndani ya mji wa malindi.
Wanahusika katika kununua simu za rununu zilizoibiwa, chini ya kuangaza, na kuifanya iwe ngumu kuzifuatilia. Vile vile simu za kiwandani kutoka kwa lipa mdogo mdogo kuwezesha wamiliki kutolipa malipo ya kila siku. Yote hii inafanywa kwa ada.
Wakati wa kuk**atwa, simu kadhaa za rununu zilipatikana na kompyuta ndogo ziliwekwa na programu inayomulika. Baadhi ya waathiriwa waliopoteza simu hapo walikuwa tayari wamewatambua.
Tunawaomba wananchi ambao simu zao ziliibiwa, kutembelea ofisi za Dci ili kuangalia k**a kuna simu miongoni mwao. Wanne waliok**atwa watahojiwa na kushtakiwa mahak**ani kwa kuiba, kumiliki bidhaa zinazoshukiwa kuwa ni za wizi, na kusaidia uhalifu.