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As human beings, we all carry our own baggage of biases and favourites, and find ourselves. These leanings may be tribal, intellectual, or even tied to age. Some people naturally gravitate toward those from their own tribe, while others prefer to rub shoulders with individuals of sharp intellect or striking physical features. There’s nothing wrong with having preferences, but the …

We must never allow our functional positions to dictate how we treat one another. The true measure of respect lies in recognising our shared humanity, not in the transient roles we occupy. Too often, we cling to titles and positions that can vanish in an instant, forgetting that beneath them all, we are simply human. Consider the discomfort of realising …

Every year, the Catholic Church enters into a sacred marathon of rituals, the Triduum. For outsiders, the word “ritual” often carries suspicion, even ridicule. Critics dismiss them as outdated or mysterious, forgetting that these practices have carried the Church through centuries. Yet for those who live them, these rituals are not relics of superstition but living traditions that embody service, …

“Never judge a book by its cover, but by its content” is a truly apt phrase. When you encounter someone with in-depth knowledge, it is not by their appearance but by their speech. You can only measure their worth when they speak. It is always a delight when you encounter such a mind. One of these encounters that happened recently …

When the late Sir John of the New Patriotic Party suffered an electoral defeat and made the poignant declaration to “fear delegates,” I initially found it perplexing. However, my understanding crystallised recently when I observed a fiercely contested election among basic school students of St. Francis of Assisi School, Anaji-Takoradi. The event mirrored my own experiences, igniting within me the …

In life, we never know who might be there to lend a hand when times get tough. Someone we see as powerless or inferior today could become a source of help or influence tomorrow. All too often, people, especially those in positions of authority, mistreat those beneath them, forgetting that the world is ever-changing and that how we treat others …

Life always offers us the opportunity to choose what best suits us, presenting a myriad of paths that we can take. Our choices, whether they are big or small, define our personality, and in turn, our personality tells the world who we are. We can choose to live a fake life, masking our true selves and deceiving everyone around us, …

Pride is not inherently evil; it is the manner in which we express it that determines whether it elevates or destroys. When the Black Stars of Ghana prepared for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, their coach urged them to play with pride and hoist the nation’s flag high. This kind of pride is noble, it fuels unity, courage, and excellence. …

By:Mawuena Quist There is a joke that, even the Holy Spirit Himself does not know the number of religious congregations or institutes in the Catholic Church. This is because, from the early life of the Church, there have always been people who by the impetus of the Holy Spirit responded to the universal call to holiness in a plethora of …

Who is the beloved apostle? It is no hidden fact that he is one of the two sons of Zebedee and Salome, the woman who requested that her two sons be with Jesus at either side (cf. Mt 20:20–21) and was also at the foot of the cross (cf. Mt 27:56). All indications from the Gospel point to John, the …