Shik Rot Npwe – Sunday Synopsis with Fr. Justine J. Dyikuk

 Seventh Sunday of Easter & World Communication’s Day: Year C - May 8, 2016.
Readings: Readings Acts 7:55-60; Rev 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 &Gospel John 17:20-26
Theme:  Communicating God's Mercy and Unity!
Dearly beloved in Christ, today is the seventh Sunday of Easter. Incidentally, today is also World Communications Day (WCD). You would recall that the Pontifical Council for Social Communications earlier this year announced the theme for the 2016 WCD as  “Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter” through the Vatican Radio. It is important to note that the Holy Father's message for WCD is traditionally published in conjunction with the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, patron of writers (January 24).

Six Years After: Former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua Lives On By Justine Dyikuk

  It is six years since the demise of former President, Umaru Musa Yar’adua. Nigerians and notable citizens across the country have bared their minds concerning the legacies of "the rule of law apostle."                                                              
The President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki said: "It is exactly six years ago since you bid us good bye but it is just like yesterday. Your selflessness, patriotism, integrity and legacies make your memory indelible in our hearts."                                          
Recounting Yar'Adua's legacies, Saraki added: "We remember you now and always as a worthy family man, public servant, Governor and President. May the Almighty Allah continue to grant you peace till we meet to part no more."  

Shik Rot Npwe - Synopsis of the Ascension of the Lord with Fr. Justine J. Dyikuk

 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: Year C - May 5, 2016.
Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Responsorial Psalm Ps 47:2-3,6-7,8-9; Ephesians 1:17-23, 22-23 Or Hebrews 9:24-28,10:19-23; Gospel Luke 24:46-53.
Theme: Ascension: The Power of Goodbye
"Goodbye's the saddest word I'll ever hear. Goodbye's the last time I will hold you near. Someday you'll say that word and I will cry. It'll break my heart to hear you say goodbye" - Celine Dion                                        
The opening statement above from the lyrics of the timeless "Goodbye's (the Saddest Word)" by the queen of R and B, Celine Dion brings to the fore the power of goodbye.                  
Perhaps a list of scenarios would help us to better understand the power that lies in the words "Good-Bye."