By Naa Doodua Doodu Roles reversed, a path renewed, Fathers are now in motherhood’s shoes. Guiding, nurturing, standing tall, Love unshaken through it all. I met a man with a heart so true, Raising his child with care anew. I asked him, “How do you cope each day?” He smiled and said, “Love lights the way.” Through sleepless nights and …
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The Tale of the Unlikely Hero
By:Dorothy Adablah Once upon a time, in a village where the sun kissed the earth with warmth, there lived a kind-hearted man named Mr. Boamah. He owned a sprawling house filled with playful donkeys. One sunny morning, a worried servant approached him and said, “Master, one of the donkeys seems unwell. It has sores on its skin, and its friends …
Read More »A Mother’s Heart
By: Naa Doodua Doodu To all the mothers, who give with all their hearts, Devoting love right from the very start. You’d brave the storms, to see your child thrive, A selfless love, that keeps us all alive. You’re dad, mom, advisor, role model, and guide, A constant presence, always by our side. Through every flaw, you hold us close …
Read More »Consecrated Life in the Catholic Church
By: Mawuena The Catholic Church universally calls all its members to a life of holiness (LG 39). For Catholics, a life dedicated to God is not an extraordinary choice but a response to the Church’s call to obey the Gospel of Christ. Through baptismal consecration, every believer dies and rises with Christ, becoming a new creation (Romans 6:1-5, RSV-CE). While …
Read More »I shot the Sheriff, what about the Deputy
Bob Marley wasn’t just a musician; he was a prophet in his way, speaking truths that still hit home today. One of those truths? How society often overlooks the “deputies” in life—the assistants, the backups, the ones who seem to play second fiddle to the “sheriffs.” Think about it. In schools, principals usually get all the respect, while deputies are …
Read More »The Balance of Pride: Strength in Unity
Pride, believe it or not, isn’t always a bad thing. It’s all about how you show it off that determines if it’s a positive or negative force. Take, for example, the Black Stars of Ghana gearing up for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. The head coach encouraged the players to strut their stuff with pride. This just goes to show …
Read More »The Blame Game: Unveiling Our Flawed Nature
It has been said that if you surround yourself with constant complainers, you’ll eventually become one yourself. This is all due to our flawed human nature, which has been tainted ever since sin entered the world through Adam and Eve. Instead of taking responsibility for their actions, they chose to shift blame onto each other – Adam blamed Eve, and …
Read More »At the Crossroads of the Heart
By: Naa Doodua Doodo The deepest regret a heart may bear, Is yielding to one we hold most dear. A lifetime of pain, a wound so true, A choice that haunts, forever anew. Our choices shape the path we tread, Fear and doubt cloud the thoughts in our heads. Hasty decisions, born of haste, Bring years of sorrow, a life …
Read More »I Complained When I Lost Sight of My “Why
By: Don Pax Every morning, I used to wake up with a list of things that weren’t right. The food was too cold, the sun was too bright, my bed was too hard, and my tasks were too many. Like a broken record, my words turned in circles of frustration, pushing away the very people who tried to help me. …
Read More »The Flames of Restoration
By: Don Snipper The human experience is a tapestry woven with threads of both brilliance and imperfection. For light to be useful darkness must be in existence, for goodness and perfection to be in existence there should be worst moments and imperfections in play. These traits are humble beginnings that cushion us to greatness and leave a scar within us …
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