Most Revd Wilfred Anagbe, CMF’s homily DELIVERED ON THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
THEME: NO STATE- NO LEADER CAN REWRITE REALITY
The solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe is a modern celebration. Pope Pius XI added it to the liturgical Calendar in 1925, inspired to contradict the growing statism of communist and fascist movement that would give the civil authority preeminence over all human affairs.
Eight decades ago, in Germany, Bishop Johannes Schmidt preached on the feast of Christ the King against the neo-pagan attempt of national socialists to replace the spiritual realm of the Church with a new social order based on racism, tribal and clannish interests. The Vatican Radio broadcast his “magnificent sermon” to Germany and Germans, including his comment that no state has a right to rewrite reality.
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Preparations are almost ready, as Makurdi Catholic diocese warms up for the silver priestly anniversary of his Lordship Wilfred Anagbe, CMF, Bishop of the diocese. The team responsible for this event, has dusted up plans to unveil the Bishop's Pet Project, a school for children with special needs. According to the chair of the Central Planning Committee, Father Theophilus Hwande, “This is no ordinary anniversary, the event is to unveil what motivates Anagbe: ‘service to Christ and His brethren,’ The life of the bishop is all about service, and he has always hinted in private discussions that the diocese must champion the cause of children with special needs as part of a holistic pastoral care.” According to the Diocese Education Director, Father Terungwa Tor, the diocesan school for children with Special Needs is to complement government efforts at customized education to a neglected section of the population in line with the
Mr Hyacinth Kwaghemberga, a Church leader of St Francis Catholic Church, Tse Mom, has been shot dead in his house this afternoon, 11th August, 2023
Tse Mom is like a 3 - to 4-minute drive to Ortese, Sacred Heart's Parish Udei, Makurdi Diocese in Benue state. This morning, our restive mothers had earlier protested and barricaded the main road because of earlier killings yesterday by herdsmen.
This is coming barely less than 2 hours since our displaced mothers protested on the Mkd-Lafia Highway.
When shall this end?!
©ï¸ Andy Nomsoor
The Young Catholic Students of Nigeria (YCSN), Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, held her annual convention at St Dominick’s High School, Tse-Ayu, Makurdi from Friday 4th to Monday 7th August, 2023. About 3:00pm, students were seen reporting for the convention. Mr Ako and the Principal of the school, Revd Fr Philip Apuu gladly welcomed us. On the evening of arrival, there was Rosary procession and Bible quiz among the YCSN Areas in Makurdi Diocese: Agan, Aliade, High Level, Iorhom, Makurdi and Udei Areas. Aliade Area was the winner of the competition.
*SECOND DAY*
On the second day, 5th August, Holy Mass was presided over by Revd Frs Ekele Samuel, VC; Enemari Samuel, VC; Charles Obidi, VC and Bartholomew Shokua. In his homily, Fr Charles Obidi, VC of Udei Area charged us to be good representatives of the Catholic faith in our various schools and Areas.
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This post delves into the profound season of Advent within the context of the Catholic Church calendar. From its historical origins to modern practices, readers will gain insights into the significance of the Advent season, its various traditions, and the spiritual themes that make it a vital part of the Catholic faith. Explore the rituals, liturgical elements, and the unique ways in which Advent is observed, providing a guide for individuals and families seeking a more profound connection with this special time of anticipation and preparation.
1. Introduction
1.1 Definition of Advent: Advent, derived from the Latin word "adventus," meaning "coming" or "arrival," is a season of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It marks the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church and is a time of reflection, penance, and joyous anticipation.
Jan 31, 2024
National/World
Nigerian Christians are calling on the U.S. State Department to designate Nigeria as a "country of particular concern" in response to violence in that country perpetuated against predominantly Christian communities.
More than 100 people were killed and 300 injured in Nigeria's Plateau state Dec. 23-24, 2023, in what some news outlets attributed to clashes over land between farmers and herders amid ecological changes brought about by climate change. But Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria's Benue state told OSV News that the attacks are targeted against Christian communities.
"It is a jihad ? purely a religious war ? a genocide, the elimination of the Indigenous tribes who are mainly Christians," he said.
Bishop Anagbe, a Claretian missionary, said he finds it frustrating that the violence is sometimes attributed in Western media to climate change an
ADDRESS OF BISHOP WILFRED CHIKPA ANAGBE
TO THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC PRAYER BREAKFAST
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Good Morning and thank you for allowing me this opportunity to bear witness to the dire situation of persecution that your brothers and sisters in Nigeria are enduring daily.
We have been looking for ways to bring this to the attention of the international community and I am grateful to start with our own Church. Thank you for inviting me and thanks to Aid to the Church in Need for making this possible.
I am from the Makurdi diocese of Benue state in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria. The violent persecution and numerous massacres in my diocese have increased exponentially since I was appointed as Bishop and continue to do so.
In Benue, we have 6 million inhabitants 99% of which are Christian, 80% of them are Catholic. They are mainly farmers livi
