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THE ADVOCATE IS HERE

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 THE ADVOCATE IS HERE TO STAY  By Frankline Shikami Pentecost Sunday Blind people do not see a prince who is among them. If they are told of his presence, they behave with respect. But in fact, since they do not see him, they easily forget his presence. Having forgotten it, they more easily lose respect and reverence. St. Francis de sales wrote these words in line with our relationship with God. He continues by saying that we do not see God who is present with us. Though faith reminds us of his presence, since we do not see him with our eyes, we very often forget and behave as though God was very far from us. In spite of knowing well that he is present everywhere, we are not attentive at all. These gentle but firm words of the Bishop of Geneva (St. Francis) call for a moment of reflection. It is absolutely true! We are often blinded. However, that is neither the end nor the stopping point of the story. The scriptures give us a rather softer meat to chew, showing us that our ...
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Book overview (redemptoris mater) by Frankline Shikami

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BOOK OVERVIEW Book Title: redemptoris mater (an encyclical by Pope John Paul II) By Frankline Shikami “ B ehold I am the handmaid of the Lord…” the movie director in my mind during this scene quickly said, “Cut, cut, cut…Mary… you are supposed to argue with the angel for about an hour. Be tough, don’t give in so easily…” in the same argument with the director, Mary humbly continued, “…Be it done unto me according to thy word.” Wow! a very simple answer. Someone probably whispered to the director, " It is because of this YES that the works of our salvation manifested". That's why he didn't throw a blow. St. John Paul II issued an encyclical letter dated 25 th  March 1987 to the universal church. He titled it “redemptoris mater” which translates to “The mother of our redeemer.” He uses different expressions to talk about  our mother. Some of them include: Theotokos - the throne of God carrying the Lord and giving him humanity. Hodegetria - As the way that leads to Chr...
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40 DAYS ARE ENOUGH

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40 DAYS ARE ENOUGH.                           By Frankline Shikami  An Analogy of Lent Vincent meets Fr. Frank after the Eucharistic celebration during the first Sunday of lent, with a frowning face he tells him,  " Father, today the mass was literally boring thanks to you..."  Looking surprised father asks,   "why do you say that Vincent ?"  He continues,  " How could you tell the choir not to sing the Gloria, why did you even ask the guys playing instruments not to do so today, your homily was very sombre and you wore a purple garment the same you wore during a certain funeral..."  Looking at father in the eye he asks, "Isn't it the same Fr. Frank who told us that Sunday is a mini Easter meaning celebrating our Lord?" Father smiled, embraced the little boy and decided to apologize... However, he said in his heart, "Thank you Lord for this foretaste of heaven" What is Le...
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