What is Politics? Politics is a Greek terminology Πολιτικά meaning ‘affairs of the cities’ skilfully coiled to realize group decisions. Apart from being a science, politics is an art used by the focused to influence the distribution of resources among those they are guiding. Every human being is by nature political. Something is categorized ‘political’ when affects the way people live in groups and how they make decisions. Politics is about making agreements between peoples so that harmoniously put together determine their lifestyle. It for this purpose that governments are formed. Politics is a process that schemes to fulfil relevant interests. What is politics all about? One…

What is anointing g of the sick? Anointing of the Sick is that sacrament which manifests God’s great love for humanity. Anointing of the Sick helps to unite those who are suffering from God because they receive forgiveness for their sins and comfort in their suffering. The anointing is a sacrament of those who are suffering Suffering is a part of life, but when it is united to that of Jesus it becomes bearable. Anointing reminds us that God wants to comfort every human person and to relieve pain whether one is seriously ill, injured, or elderly. The oil of…

The Holy Orders A priest is a baptized man who by vocation receives the Sacrament of Holy Orders.  After ordination, one enters into ministerial priesthood which gives him sacred powers to serve the community since ministerial priesthood is received in order to serve the community. After Baptism all the people of God are called to participate in the common priesthood since it is a means by which Christ continues to build and lead His Church. The mission of the Catholic priest is to care for the faithful through the word and grace. The priest mediates between God and humanity by ceaselessly participating in the one priesthood…

What is the Sacrament of reconciliation? The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most unique and beautiful characteristics of the Catholic faith. Jesus Christ established the Sacrament of Confession so that whoever sins can obtain unconditional forgiveness of sins, reconcile with God, the Church, and the community. This sacrament, through the grace of God, washes us clean and renews us in Christ. After the resurrection, Jesus said to His Apostles, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained” John 20:21-23. Reconciliation calls for an…

Sacrament of the Eucharist and who consecrates The Holy Eucharist is consecrated bread made from pure wheat and wine made from vine grapes that once taken, blessed, broken and given; becomes the body and blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. Through the Eucharist the holiness of God presents itself before humanity in a unique way as everything associated with Him is blessed and holy. Only a duly ordained priest using official prayers is permitted to consecrate the Eucharist. The prayer of consecration instantly transforms bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The place where Holy Mass…

Faith is a word we often hear to the extent of reducing it to casual consolation. So what is Faith? Faith has a variety of definitions, one of those being maximum trust in someone or something even when little is known. Faith means strong belief in God, doctrine, religion, spiritual coherence which at times tends to overshadow reality. Faith also refers to a system of religious belief, whether they are facts or theory. Faith means having confidence in what we hope for and the assurance that the Lord is in charge, even when we don’t see it. Faith convinces that…