Resource Catalog
Videos
Challenges in Marriage are about the biggest problems of our time as it affects both the family unit and the society. In this part, we learn from the wisdom of renowned authors Gary Thomas, Matthew Kelly, and Fr. Robert Altier, about God’s plan for marriage, how to design a great relationship, and how to find God in marriage. click here to view this resource
In this part, Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Matthew Kelly, and Mitchell Kalpakgian all point to important aspects of Godliness and wealth creation such as God’s will for the acquisition and use of money, the dignity of work, what we teach our children about money, as well as honesty and fair play in business.
These teachings are laced with relevant quotes from holy men and women recognized by the Church to emphasize the need for proper acquisition and use of money. click here to view this resource
This is an interesting teaching inspired by works of Archbishop Fulton Sheen-Three to Get Married, Edward Sri- Men, Women, & the Mystery of Love, and Victory over Vice by Archbishop Fulton Sheen. We learn from these prolific writers what love is, how God should be the third person in marriage just like the trinity, how to prepare our hearts for our spouses, and ways to conquer vices using the seven statements from Jesus on the cross. click here to view this resource
A Eucharistic miracle is any miracle involving the Eucharist.
In general, reported Eucharistic miracles usually consist of unexplainable phenomena such as consecrated Hosts visibly transforming into myocardium tissue, being preserved for extremely long stretches of time, surviving being thrown into fire, bleeding, or even sustaining people for decades.
In the Catholic Church, for the verification of Eucharistic miracles, a special task force or commission investigates supposed Eucharistic miracles before deciding whether they are “worthy of belief.”
The Catholic Church has recorded a lot of Eucharistic miracles dating back to 750AD. This video showcases some Eucharistic miracles that occurred within the last 25 years. click here to view this resource
Classic literature is timeless and well-written. They are literature widely acknowledged as having outstanding or enduring qualities. There are several Catholic and Christian authors who are known to have written outstanding impactful works that remain valuable in our world today. This video shares some of these foreign Catholic-Christian classical authors. click here to view this resource.
This video shares the biographies of some Nigerian Catholic authors that have written insightful and impactful books that have touched many lives. click here to view this resource
Did you know that there is a relationship between Habits, Sin, and Mental Health?
Fr. Chad Ripperger in his book Introduction to the science of mental health, describes this relationship. Supporting teachings drawn from Renewal and Reconciliation by Archbishop Fulton Sheen teaches us how to return to God despite our bad and sinful habits. Inspired by the 12 rules of life by Jordan Peterson, we also learn how telling the truth can save us from a lot of uncertainty and problems in life. click here to view this resource
This video describes the psychological differences between men and women, as well as tensions and difficulties that arise in marriage due to those differences inspired by the teachings of Archbishop Fulton Sheen in his book Three to Get Married. Click here to view this resource
Is love enough?
Couples often find themselves asking this question especially when it seems like expectations from their spouse are not met. Archbishop Fulton Sheen takes us on a journey that shows the nature of trials and difficulties that exist in marriage and how to overcome them. Click here to view this resource
In contemporary society, an increasing gap exists between our religious beliefs and the various dimensions of our daily existence. Often times, people separate their behavior when handling money from the embodiment of spiritual principles. This teaching attempts to provide insight on learning to live a stewardship lifestyle. Click here to view this resource
For many Catholics and specifically those in rural Igbo communities, marriage is a mere traditional or social activity involving a man, a woman and their families, as such, time is not taken to understand the main purpose of marriage, and how it brings us closer to God’s will for us as human beings. We have seen cases in the where married couples have conflicting interests and this causes constant quarrels which may lead to a divorce. It is so because, these couples have lost focus on their unified purpose and have failed to put Christ at the center of their marriage. In The Choice Wine, renowned catholic author Steve Bollman teaches us the recipe for a happy marriage. Drawing examples from his personal life, the author identifies seven (7) steps we can apply towards having a superabundant marriage. Click here to view this resource
What does it mean to be Pure in Heart?
For many Christians, purity of heart is meant for the priests and religious alone. As a result, many move around with unguarded thoughts which manifests in their actions. In his video, Archbishop Fulton Sheen in his book “The Life of Christ” tells us more about how desires unchecked can lead us to sin against GOD in our quest for satisfaction. He also enlightens us on how we can love God by renouncing vices and keeping God’s commandment as there is a reward for those who give up their possessions and follow the teachings of God. Click here to view this resource
In the world today, people act based on what they think is comfortable for them rather than the things that are right and just. Both the young and the old people struggle to make money at all cost even if it means hurting people they love along the way. When faced with tests of morality and integrity, most people are quick to act based on immediate needs and wants rather than actions that will please God. These attitudes can be traced to the fact that beating by several life threatening challenges, people yield to ungodly methods that seem easy to apply
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in his book “The Way to Happiness”, offers insights into how the concepts contentment, humility and selflessness are interconnected and how embracing them can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Click here to view this resource
In this video inspired by the teachings of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in his book “The Way to Happiness”, we learn that true happiness and contentment come from within, rather than being solely dependent on external circumstances. Click here to watch
The saying “whatever worth doing is worth doing well” comes to play in the teachings of Archbishop Fulton Sheen on the attitude we ought to have towards our work. This video shares about the attitude of humans should have in relation to our work. “Any work, viewed in its proper perspective, can be used to enable us; but a necessary prelude to seeing this is to understand the philosophy of labour”. Click here to watch
Are you struggling with a bunch of bad habits?
Any bad habit can be broken. This is what Archbishop Fulton Sheen tells us in his book the way to happiness. Click here to watch
This video inspired by the teaching of Gary Thomas in his book Sacred Marriage, shares with us some priceless insight on how to find God in marriage. It goes a step further to analyze the concept of the divine romance. Click here to watch
It is the desire of everyone to make money and live well but only a few people consciously map out godly, morally responsible ways of wealth creation and investment. In rural communities, there is not much information or guidance as to how to create wealth in a godly way and so there is a continuous cycle of poverty. To solve this, villagers attempt to seek greener pastures through rural-urban migration and because the basic principles are still not in place, they remain in a state of poverty.
Catholic Renowned Investment Counsel, George Schwartz in his book Good Returns: making money by morally responsible investing, teaches us how investing morally can increase financial wealth while making the world more compassionate and ethical. click here to watch
The purpose of the new evangelization of the catholic church is to move from a purely doctrinal perspective, to the point where people can live out the gospel that is being preached. Spirituality involves the search for meaning in life, and a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves. In a bid to understand the ways of God, many Catholic’s have mistaken spirituality for religiosity. Renowned theologian, Louis Bouyer, provides us with an inspiring and comprehensive vision of Christian spirituality that is unmatched in its warmth, lucidity, and accessibility. Click here to view this resource
One of the driving forces of Christianity and Catholicism is the propagation of the gospel. Understanding the gospel means understanding the person of Christ. In his book “The Everlasting Man”, renowned catholic author G.K. Chesterton reveals some truths about the gospel, and the gift of Christ to mankind. Click here to view this resource
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One of the reasons why many wonder why their prayers have not been answered is because they have not learnt to pray properly and are not aware of what is missing. This part teaches on the need for proper prayer and devotion, pointing to areas where many people are lacking in prayer. The message uses real life relatable examples to illustrate mistake in devotion while detailing how one can set their prayer life right.
This part is inspired by the works of Bishop Robert Barron- Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of Faith, Francis de Sales- Introduction to Devout Life, and Thomas Keating- Contemplative Prayer. click here to view this resource
This part provides insight on the meaning of Good & Evil, Character & Humility, and goes further to outline steps that are effective towards Overcoming bad habits and form and keep good habits. This richly packed part is inspired by the teachings of Archbishop Fulton Sheen in his books Your life is worth living, and Ways to Happiness; The Way by Josemaria Escriva; Atomic habits by James Clear; and start with why by Simon Senek.
The dramatic message illustrates common habits exhibited in daily life in our society, and proffers methods that can be used to imbibe and maintain good Godly conduct. click here to view this resource
This discusses sacramental marriage for a flourishing society drawn from Scott Hahn’s book titled “The First Society: The Sacrament of Matrimony and the Restoration of Social Order”.
In the last five decades, marriage has declined while the number of broken families has sharply increased. The ills of society that we face today are the direct result of the breakdown of the traditional family. Scott Hahn points out that If we are serious about creating a vital and sustainable culture of marriage, we must be honest about the central role of God and His Church in that culture. click here to view this resource
The love of God is limitless.
Current socioeconomic challenges in Nigeria have caused many to doubt if God’s love abounds in the country. The sense of shared values is eroding, leading to a loss of collective citizenship and a weakening sense of humanity. A culture of moral uncertainty prevails, leaving numerous questions about public morality unanswered and dependent on personal whims. Inspired by the words of Bishop Matthew Kukah, this message brings hope to all. click here to view this resource
What do you know about Christianity-Catholicism in Igboland?
This part gives some insight about religion in Igboland prior to the introduction of Christianity, as well as the role of Catholic missionaries in the Nigerian civil war. click here to view this resource
The Christian life is a continual attempt to transcend the values and conventions that are regarded as absolute in human society. Like Jesus, a true Christian necessarily subverts the established order, when he or she puts mercy, love and compassion over and above the demands of mere distributive justice. Fr. George Ehusani and John Cardinal Onaiyekan shed some light on Conversion to Christ and seeking common grounds. Click here to view this resource.