SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG OCTOBER, 14TH, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A

First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3a; 3b-4; 5; 6 (R.6cd)
Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14; 19-20
Gospel Acclamation: Ephesians 1:17-18
Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14

SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG OCTOBER, 7TH, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A

First Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80:9 and 11; 12-13;14-15 and 17b; 18-19 (R.2)
Second Reading: Philippians 4:6-9
Gospel Acclamation: John 15:16
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43

SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG SEPTEMBER, 30TH, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A

First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72:1-2;7-8;12-13;17 (R.7)

Second Reading: Ephesians 2:13-22

Gospel Acclamation: Cf. Luke 1:28

Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15;19-23

SOCIAL FRIDAY (Celebrating Our September Celebrants Across The Forums)

SEPTEMBER CELEBRANTS

At OCCF, we celebrate our members' collectively at the end of the month, collate their intentions and have our Spiritual Director (Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ) and his Assistant (Fr. Toby Ndiukwu) offer the Holy Mass for them.

We wish them many happy and fruitful returns...

Parabéns, dear members, and many blessings!

Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Spiritual Director
(On behalf of OCCF Council)

CELEBRATING THE PERPETUAL PROFESSION OF FRIAR KINGSLEY NNANNA ONAH, OFMCap

Dear friends, on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, a Solemn event unfolded at the Capuchin Franciscan Friary in Enugu. Friar Kingsley Nnanna Onah, OFMCap, a member of Our Catholic Community Forum (OCCF), made his Perpetual Profession of Religious Vows, solemnly committing himself to live by the Evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience in a lifelong dedication to Christ and to the charism of his Religious Order.

Friar Kingsley is no stranger to our Community. His thoughtful and evocative write-ups and reflections. He's also one of our smart minds at OCCF quizzes, and have won many gifts.

It is pertinent to note that the Perpetual Profession is a milestone in the life of a Consecrated Religious, and Friar Kingsley's decision to take this definitive step is remarkable.

We are called to extend our heartfelt felicitations to Friar Kingsley. His journey is an inspiration to us all. We also unite in prayer, asking for God's grace of final perseverance to accompany him on this spiritual path.

Below are some of the photos that marked this remarkable event. Kindly leave your comments and prayers in the comment section to encourage our brother. 

👉🏾 Procession 

👉🏾 Present! 

👉🏾 Litany of Saints

👉🏾 Promise of Obedience to the Legitimate Superior and successors

👉🏾 Prayer of Consecration

👉🏾 Sign-in - Done ✅

👉🏾 Thanksgiving

👉🏾 Cutting of cake

👉🏾 Group photo with Confreres

👉🏾 Thankful heart

May God's blessings be abundant and His grace sufficient as Friar Kingsley journeys through this lifelong commitment to Christ in the Religious life.

Fada CJay, OSJ

OCCF Spiritual Director

SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG SEPTEMBER, 23RD, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A

First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:2-3;8-9;17-18 (R.18a)
Second Reading: Philippians 1:20c-24;27a
Gospel Acclamation: Acts 16:14b
Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16

SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG SEPTEMBER, 16TH, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A

First Reading: Sirach 27:30-28:7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2;3-4;9-10;11-12 (R.8)

Second Reading: Romans 14:7-9

Gospel Acclamation: John 13:34

Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35

SOLEMNIZATION OF HOLY MATRIMONY OF MR. & MRS. PATRICK ANYANWU

SOLEMNIZATION OF HOLY MATRIMONY OF MR. & MRS. PATRICK ANYANWU

On the 9th of September, 2023, two wonderful souls, Mr. Patrick Anyanwu and his lovely wife, Blessing were joined together in Holy Matrimony at St. Joseph RC Church, Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland. It was a success as they both professed their vows to one another.

We felicitate with them and we pray that their journey together be filled with boundless love, support, fruitfulness and countless cherished memories. As they embark on this new chapter, may their love continue to grow stronger with each passing day, Amen.

To share in their joy, I invite you to view the attached images from their wedding ceremony, and offer up prayers to God on behalf of the newly wedded couple.

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Anyanwu.

Shalom!

Fada CJay

~ Spiritual Director

SATURDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD (SATWOG SEPTEMBER, 9TH, 2023) INSPIRING REFLECTIONS OF MEMBERS

LAITY REFLECTIONS FOR THE 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A

First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 95:1-2;6-7abc;7d-9 (R. 7d,8a)
Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10
Gospel Acclamation: 2 Corinthians 5:19
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

FINAL RELIGIOUS PROFESSION OF BRO. CHIMA KENNETH CHINECHEREM, CMF

FINAL RELIGIOUS PROFESSION OF BRO. CHIMA KENNETH CHINECHEREM, CMF

To the glory of God, the Final Religious Profession of Bro. Chima Kenneth Chinecherem, CMF, was held yesterday, 8th September, 2023 at St. Anthony Mary Claret Parish Area A New Owerri, Imo State and it was a resounding success! It was truly a momentous occasion as he made his definitive and solemn profession of the evangelical counsels.

To share in the joyous moment with all of you, I invite you to view the attached images capturing the highlights of the event. 

As you look upon these images, let us offer our heartfelt congratulations to Bro. Chima Kenneth Chinecherem, CMF for his outstanding decision to follow Christ more closely and definitively. 

Your presence here, both physically and through your prayers, has been crucial in supporting him on this religious path/vocation.

We are confident that with our continued prayers and encouragement, Bro. Kenneth will be guided by the grace of final perseverance in his vocation. 

Once again, congratulations to Br. Chima Kenneth Chinecherem, CMF, on his decision and bold step in the religious life! May the good Lord continually bless and grant him the grace of final perseverance. Amen. 

Shalom!

Fada CJay
~ Spiritual Director