Parish Mission
Schedule
Sun Dec 08 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
Location
1304 N Dorothy Ave, Claremore, OK, United States, Oklahoma 74017 | Claremore, OK
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Experience the joy and insights of Fr. Maurice Emelu, PhD, a well-known African priest from the Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria. Not only is he the director of graduate programs in Digital Marketing and Communication Strategy at John Carroll University in the USA, but he is also a professor of communication.Fr. Emelu's spiritual journey took a transformative turn at the age of 14 when he had a profound encounter with the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. This pivotal moment set him on a path of extensive spiritual exploration.
With eight books and over a thousand articles to his name covering various aspects of Catholic spirituality, theological discussions, communication, and media, Fr. Emelu is a prolific writer. In addition to his academic endeavors, he is the founder of Gratia Vobis Ministries, Inc., a global non-profit organization committed to
spreading the message of Christ across cultures and supporting charitable works.
Renowned for his captivating speeches, Fr. Emelu has traveled globally, conducting workshops, seminars, and retreats that resonate with and bring healing to many. His message of faith and love reaches around the world through his television programs broadcasted on EWTN.
Identifying himself as "an African priest deeply in love with Christ and His Body, the Church," Fr. Emelu invites you to partake in an unforgettable journey of discovering and utilizing your gifts in service. For more information about his work and missions, please visit revemelu.com.
Sunday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Blessings of Our Talents
Explore how our natural talents are blessings from God and how we can recognize and develop them to serve ourselves, our families, our communities, and our church.
Monday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m.
Blessings of Our Spiritual Gifts and Using Them for Service
Understanding our spiritual gifts and how they can be harnessed to serve the greater good. Confession will also be available.
Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Stewardship of Our Talents and Spiritual Gifts
From stewarding ourselves to nurturing our God-given gifts and talents, how can we cherish these blessings to magnify their impact for the greater good and the glory of God?
Spiritual Direction with Fr. Maurice Emelu
Fr. Maurice will be available for private prayer and spiritual guidance. If you wish to have a one-on-one session, you will provide your name to the Parish Office to schedule a time slot. Alternatively, Fr. Maurice can stay behind at the end of each session for private consultations or spiritual direction.
We look forward to seeing you there and embarking on this journey of discovery and service together. May you leave this retreat feeling blessed and empowered to use your talents and gifts for the greater glory of God.
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Where is it happening?
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