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18/07/2025

The Holy Family Church, the only Catholic church in Gaza, was struck by an Israeli shell on Thursday morning, resulting in several injuries, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, told Vatican News that four people were seriously wounded, of whom two are facing life-threatening injuries.

"We must first understand what happened, what must be done to protect our people, seek to ensure that these things do not happen again, and then see what we should do," said Patriarch Pizzaballa. "But certainly we will never leave them on their own."

17/07/2025

06/07/2025

💔 A PRIEST TOOK HIS LIFE IN ITALY. 💔

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A tragic event has shaken the small town of Cannobio, overlooking the beautiful Lake Verbano. On the morning of July 5, 2025, Father Matteo Balzano, a 35-year-old priest of the Diocese of Novara, was found lifeless in his residence, he had taken his own life. His absence at morning Mass and silence raised alarm, deeply shocking a community that knew him as devoted, joyful, and ever-present in his ministry among young people.

Ordained in 2017 and originally from Borgomanero, Fr. Matteo's death highlights a painful truth: many priests, though seen as spiritual rocks, quietly carry emotional burdens, loneliness, and pressure few can imagine. The Church in Italy has begun taking steps to accompany priests with spiritual and psychological support, but this tragedy reminds us that more still needs to be done.

The funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the collegiate church of San Vittore in Cannobio.

Let us lift up Father Matteo in our prayers, and entrust him to the infinite mercy of God, who sees even the hidden wounds and forgives all.

🕊️ Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord...

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06/07/2025

06/07/2025

✨ Reflection: Rejection, Weakness, and God’s Power

Today’s readings remind us that God often works through the rejected, the weak, and the ordinary.

In the First Reading from Ezekiel, God sends the prophet to a rebellious people not because they will listen, but so that they will know a prophet was among them. This is a powerful reminder that faithfulness to God’s call is not about success, popularity, or applause it’s about obedience, even when the mission seems fruitless.

In the Second Reading, St. Paul shares a deeply personal truth: he has a "thorn in the flesh," a weakness he begged God to remove. But God responds: “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul then makes a bold claim: “When I am weak, then I am strong.” This flips the world’s idea of strength upside down. In God’s eyes, vulnerability becomes a doorway to grace.

And in the Gospel, Jesus is rejected in His hometown. The people who knew Him best His neighbors and childhood friends could not believe in Him because of their familiarity. “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place.” Their lack of faith limited what Jesus could do.

Together, these readings speak to anyone who has felt overlooked, underestimated, or rejected. They encourage us not to be discouraged by others’ opinions, our own limitations, or even failure. God’s work in our lives is not dependent on human approval or perfection—it is powered by His grace, His calling, and our trust.

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06/07/2025

Finally Rev. Samuel has been ordained a Catholic priest by Most Rev Cardinal Peter okalake the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulọbịa diocese of Nigeria, after 8 years of his diaconate ordination.

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06/07/2025

Cardinal OKPALAEKE of Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, of Nigeria ordained nine priests.

May God make their ministry successful and fruitful.
Congrats and continue to pray for the priests.
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03/07/2025

MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST.
Let us pray🙏

O precious Blood of Jesus, infinite price paid for the redemption of sinful mankind. O Divine Blood, drink and laver of our souls, standing between us and the Father pleading mercy.

With all my heart I adore You, sweet Lord, and offer reparation for the insults, outrages and ingratitude, which You continuously receive from human beings, especially those who dare blaspheme the Divine Blood You shed for us.
Bless this Blood of Infinite value. Bless the fire of Jesus’ Love who shed it to the last drop for us. Where would I be if not for this Divine Blood that redeemed me? Indeed, Lord, I have drawn if from You to the last drop. What love! Thank You for this saving balm!

May every heart, every tongue, now and forever, praise and thank this priceless balm, this saving Blood, this fountain of crimson Mercy welling up from the fountain of infinite Love.
AMEN!

03/07/2025

Catholic diocese of Nsukka lost their priest today .Dear Rev fr Edward okeke ,we prayed for you but God answered us in a way that pleases him.
R.I.P. Dear Father and my very good friend.
May you enjoy a better refreshment in the lords kingdom Amen .
Rest in peace father .(ORDAINED PRIEST 2020 -DI€D 2025 JULY 2ND )
His funeral will be communicated to us soon .
Dear friends,kindly remember him in your prayers

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