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        <title><![CDATA[Stories by Rev. Fr. Benjamin OKALA, C.S.Sp. on Medium]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:43:59 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[THE BREAD OF LIFE]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:42:36 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*y3DapjI707DoEqsvewqedA.jpeg" /></figure><p>In a quest for material or immediate satisfaction, many people often overlook the spiritual or eternal nourishment that only Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life, can give. Despite their relentless pursuits and accumulation of wealth, they still feel empty and dissatisfied, much like the Israelites who yearned for bread in the desert.</p><p>Like the crowds in today’s gospel who sought Jesus for miracles only rather than His teachings, some people today often approach God with a transactional mindset. They flock to the Churches not to serve God but only in search of solutions to their material needs. Once they get what they are looking for, they run away. So, the question is, what are your motives for going to Jesus Christ? Please tap the link to read more... <a href="https://frbenokala.com/the-bread-of-life/">https://frbenokala.com/the-bread-of-life/</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=42209959e0ef" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DIVINE ENERGY RADIATES HEALING POWER

Energy is the source of life for any living creature or…]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:52:29 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DIVINE ENERGY RADIATES HEALING POWER</strong><br><br>Energy is the source of life for any living creature or device. We all crave energy in order to remain active and efficient. Of course, we cannot work effectively without energy or survive without food and water, especially when we are sick. But what if I tell you there is a wellspring of divine energy within you waiting to be tapped?<br> <br>With just a single touch on the fringe of Jesus&#39; garment with faith, tremendous power (divine energy) from Jesus Christ was transmitted to the woman afflicted with hemorrhage for 12 years, and she was miraculously healed instantly. This divine energy not only restores what is dead within us but also empowers us to be instruments of healing for others. Do you want to experience this divine energy and be healed of every malady that torments your life? Please click the link below to read more... <a href="https://frbenokala.com/divine-energy-radiates-healing-power/">https://frbenokala.com/divine-energy-radiates-healing-power/</a></p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*cnTSNDWZUhscU9LbViIjgA.jpeg" /></figure><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*cnTSNDWZUhscU9LbViIjgA.jpeg" /></figure><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*cnTSNDWZUhscU9LbViIjgA.jpeg" /></figure><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=aef611d1a611" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[HAPPY NEW MONTH OF JULY, 2024]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[JESUS CHRIST CALMS THE STORMS OF YOUR LIFE!]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:41:05 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>JESUS CHRIST CALMS THE STORMS OF YOUR LIFE!</strong></p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*EXncyzt5aWkD4FgDeYJQCA.jpeg" /></figure><p>Life is full of multifarious storms, both natural and man-made, that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Imagine a country blessed with abundant resources yet adrift in tempestuous seas of bad leadership, corruption, and cataclysmic challenges. Just as Jesus Christ calmed the raging storms for His disciples when they were inside the boat, He can surely bring peace to the turbulent waters of your life. Are you passing through tumultuous storms in your life? Click on the link below to experience the transformative Power 💥of God Almighty in your circumstances... <a href="https://frbenokala.com/jesus-christ-calms-the-storms-of-your-life/">https://frbenokala.com/jesus-christ-calms-the-storms-of-your-life/</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=8009ade7741f" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY BEYOND BLOOD TIES
 
The Christian family is a conglomeration of believers all…]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:26:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY BEYOND BLOOD TIES<br> <br>The Christian family is a conglomeration of believers all over the world, regardless of one’s background or origin. Imagine a pebble tossed into a still pond. The ripples spread outward, reaching every corner. Our Christian family is like that pond, and our actions are the pebbles—like a web, intricately connected, which can travel far and wide through the tiniest vibration.<br> <br>So, what happens when we stray from God’s path through disobedience? Are we the only ones affected, or do the ripples of our actions travel far and wide? If the disobedience of Adam and Eve resulted in the separation of the entire humanity from God, ipso facto, our individual actions can have communal spiritual consequences. Please tap the link below to read more... <a href="https://frbenokala.com/the-christian-family-beyond-blood-ties/">https://frbenokala.com/the-christian-family-beyond-blood-ties/</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=607a74555530" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[THE POWER OF PRODUCTIVITY!]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rev. Fr. Benjamin OKALA, C.S.Sp.]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 00:09:32 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2024-07-02T07:42:45.352Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*1E42PR_J1FTYfjBjafnrGg.jpeg" /></figure><p>Jesus Christ is the &#39;True Vine,&#39; the source of life and nourishment for His followers (branches). His invitation to remain attached to Him unlocks a transformative potential within us, empowering us to bear fruit that nourishes our communities. This transformation inspires acts of compassion, stimulates creativity, fuels innovation, and fosters a commitment to excellence. As a result, St. Paul’s remarkable transformation demonstrates the Power of Christ to change hearts, turning destructive forces into instruments of love and productivity. As Christ&#39;s followers, we can, like St. Paul, become catalysts for spiritual productivity in the world. Please tap the link below to read more...<a href="https://frbenokala.com/the-power-of-productivity/">https://frbenokala.com/the-power-of-productivity/</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=d7f4bf7c62af" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[THE GOOD SHEPHERD: A MODEL FOR OUR VOCATION]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:22:01 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*UB_QNiwq2PkDup9Bl79O3A.jpeg" /></figure><p>Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd who willingly laid down His life for His sheep with love, compassion, and selflessness. Unfortunately, some of our leaders today have tribalistic, nepotistic, and oligarchic mentalities, prioritizing their own interests and failing to provide the necessary care and protection for their followers. Even some followers often prefer a mediocre, clueless, and inexperienced person to rule them rather than a person of integrity and excellence who has the panache to govern well. Hence, Vocation Sunday invites us to contemplate on the ways in which we are called to shepherd and serve others. Please tap the link below👇 to read more...<a href="https://frbenokala.com/the-good-shepherd-a-model-for-our-vocation/">https://frbenokala.com/the-good-shepherd-a-model-for-our-vocation/</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=aa6c83833ec4" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[CHRIST IS RISEN!]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rev. Fr. Benjamin OKALA, C.S.Sp.]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:40:44 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[THE PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:14:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Passion of Jesus Christ is the most significant event that marks His ultimate sacrifice on the Cross for the salvation of humanity. This is a period of deeper introspection into our Christian faith. How does this resonate and connect with us during this period of deep reflection and remembrance, especially as we explore the mysteries of our redemption during this triduum culminating in Easter Sunday? Please tap the link below👇to read more... <a href="https://frbenokala.com/the-passion-of-jesus-christ/">https://frbenokala.com/the-passion-of-jesus-christ/</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=ff406cd77b11" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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