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Radio Maria Nigeria - Enugu, Enugu Diocese, Enugu (2025)

09/06/2025

Mary Mother of the Church: Bl Pope Paul VI explicitly proclaimed Mary Mother of the Church and asked that she be honoured and invoked with this title by all the Christian people. The title “Mother of the Church” thus reflects the deep conviction of the Christian faithful, who see in Mary not only the mother of the person of Christ but also of the faithful. She who is recognised as mother of salvation, life and grace, mother of the saved and mother of the living, is rightly proclaimed Mother of the Church.
This memorial is celebrated every year on the Monday after Pentecost, which is appropriate as Mary was also present in that room for the birthday of the Church.

Prayer to Mary, Mother of the Church and Mother of our faith:
Mother, help our faith!
Open our ears to hear God’s word and to recognize his voice and call.
Awaken in us a desire to follow in his footsteps, to go forth from our own land and to receive his promise.
Help us to be touched by his love, that we may touch him in faith.
Help us to entrust ourselves fully to him and to believe in his love, especially at times of trial, beneath the shadow of the cross, when our faith is called to mature.
Sow in our faith the joy of the Risen One.
Remind us that those who believe are never alone.
Teach us to see all things with the eyes of Jesus, that he may be light for our path. And may this light of faith always increase in us, until the dawn of that undying day which is Christ himself, your Son, our Lord! Amen

Mother Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.

09/06/2025

*DEI VERBUM GOSPEL DEVOTIONAL (DVGD)*

*Tenth WEEK OF THE YEAR*

*THE MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH*

*MONDAY, 9th June, 2025*

*"JESUS SAID TO HIS MOTHER, "WOMAN BEHOLD THY SON"*
*JOHN 19: 25-34*

One of the sorrows of Blessed Mother Mary is the handing over at the foot of the cross.
At the cross, Jesus Christ handed Mary over to John and handed John over to her.

She was aware of the difficulties which her *"Fiat"* entails, yet she embraced these difficulties thus becoming the first disciple.

At the foot of the cross, she allowed God's will to be done in her life.

In the manner of Jesus she offered herself to the plan of God. Following with faith the unfolding of God's plan in her life, thus she never abandoned the assignment which God gave her through the Angel Gabriel at the Annunciation.

*She followed and participated in the passion of Jesus which culminated on the cross*.

Jesus' words *"Woman, behold thy Son"* is a handing over of the entire humanity into the hands of the blessed mother. It was also the official enthronement of Mary as the Mother of the Church (Mater Ecclesia)

St. John represents the entire people of God who are called to the devotion of the blessed Virgin Mary.

Jesus enjoins us to run into her maternal protection. He handed over the Church to her who is the perfect disciple of Jesus. She led her entire life seeking and doing the will of God. The sorrows of Mary are the sorrows of one who experienced Jesus yet she never retreated.

Her heart was pierced as Jesus' side was pierced (although hers was a spiritual piercing).

She experienced sorrow upon seeing her son being ill treated.

Mary is the Mother of all those who experience sufferings and sorrows especially on account of faith in Jesus Christ.

She is the mother of the Church which is currently undergoing persecution and sorrows all over the world especially in Nigeria. With the mindless massacre of Christians all over the world, the Church is truly in travail.

She knows the meaning of sorrows, having herself experienced it, she continues to intercede for all of us especially in our sorrowful world where sufferings abound.

Mary is resplendent in glory. She is the new Eve who in obedience to the will of God restored the path of humanity destroyed by the old Eve.

The Church must follow as she leads as enunciated in John 2:5 "Do whatever he tells you". The Church must listen to the counsel of Mary who enjoins us to obey Jesus Christ.
*PRAYER*🙏🏿 : May the blessed Mother Mary who was present at the expiration of Jesus Christ on the cross teach us to endure our individual sorrows and offer them to God. May we in enduring these sorrows find true salvation in Jesus Christ as she did. Amen.
*MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU;*
*✝ THE FATHER, SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN*
*REV. FR. AMBROSE OFODILE*

08/06/2025

PENTECOST SUNDAY -
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit:
O Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul, the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth, the Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven, the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable, and the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Your true disciples and animate me in all things with Your Spirit.
Amen.

Happy Birthday to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.

08/06/2025

*“YOU SEND FORTH YOUR SPIRIT, THEY ARE CREATED, AND YOU RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH” (PSALM 104:30)*
*~REV. FR. AMBROSE OKWUCHUKWU OFODILE*

*PREAMBLE*
The psalmist, while extolling the magnificent, creative, and sustaining power of God over all creatures, highlights His benevolence and kindness towards humanity, land animals, water creatures, birds of the air, and beasts of the field. He concludes that all creatures look up to God for their existence, much like how a deer yearns for water; similarly, man yearns for God (Ps. 42:1). God is the source of creation; He is the spirit that brings new life and renewal to the earth. God’s spirit sustains and renews creation.

The opening lines of Aristotle's *Metaphysics* assert that man naturally desires to know. This quest for knowledge can be understood as a longing for God, as St. Augustine beautifully stated, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You, O God,” a sentiment echoed in Psalm 62:1. Man’s search for God is a natural response to God’s loving and constant invitation to come to Him. Our hearts are directed to God, from whom our consolation and strength flow.
In a world immersed in darkness, plagued by natural disasters and man's inhumanity to man, humanity's dependence on its Creator becomes evident. As God’s creatures, we need His spirit for the renewal of the earth. The book of Genesis, in chapters 1 and 2, provides a vivid account of the creation of the world and everything within it from nothing (ex nihilo).

*THE SPIRIT OF GOD IS THE PRINCIPLE OF CREATION*
The book of Genesis (Gen. 1) opens with a hymn-like account of creation emerging from watery chaos—without form and void. It describes a world devoid of God, setting the stage for order to arise from this chaotic space. Genesis 1:2 informs us that “a mighty wind of God swept over the waters.” The Hebrew word for this wind is ‘rush,’ which translates to ‘breath of God’ or ‘spirit of God,’ indicating God's absolute control over the primordial waters that were a mystery to the Ancient Near East.

Through His Spirit, God brought order to chaos, making creation possible. The spirit of God, represented by His breath, is the principle of all creation. He created man and other creatures—both land and sea, along with birds of the air. Additionally, the second account of creation illustrates the creative power of God's spirit when He breathed into man's nostrils, and man became a living being (Gen. 2:7).
From this, it is clear that God's spirit serves as the principle of both creation and life. God manifests through His spirit to intervene in human circumstances, transforming disorder, chaos, and meaninglessness into order and purpose.

The Second Council of Constantinople (553) teaches that creation is a work of the Trinity. St. Athanasius of Alexandria supports this by stating, “The Trinity is a source of total power and order.” Although creation is attributed to the Father, who is the source and origin of the Trinity, it is not the exclusive domain of the Father. The Holy Scriptures attribute creation to all three divine persons: to the Father and the Son (1 Cor. 8:6), to the Son (as seen in John’s prologue and the letter to the Hebrews), and to the Holy Spirit (Gen. 1:1ff).
Thus, creation is not solely the act of one person of the Trinity but rather a collaborative effort. Every created entity retains the vestiges of the Trinity without diminishing its own being or causality.

*CREATION OUT OF NOTHING (CREATION NIHILO)*
The dogma of creation holds that God created the world and everything in it out of nothing (ex nihilo). “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). The author of Genesis emphasizes that nothing existed before creation; God was the principle behind it all. “In the beginning” signifies that before creation began, there was absolutely nothing alongside God. Since God exists outside of time, He is eternal, while all created things are formed within time.
Creation does not involve any pre-existing formless matter; no raw materials were used to bring things into existence. Instead, creation emerged from nothingness because God called forth things that previously did not exist.

*RENEWAL OF THE FACE OF THE EARTH*
As mentioned earlier, the Spirit of God is responsible for creation. The Spirit of God brings order to a fragmented and chaotic world, recreating and renewing the face of a fallen and destabilized earth. In a world filled with disillusionment and disorder—marked by wars, hatred, greed, man’s inhumanity to man, and a lack of faith—the Spirit of God is urgently needed for the renewal of humanity and the earth. God's original purpose for creating the world was altered by human disobedience. St. Paul affirms that the sins of Adam brought about humanity's downfall. Just as Adam's disobedience brought death, the obedience of the last Adam, Jesus Christ, brings life (Romans 5:18-19). Just as the Spirit of God hovered over the waters at creation, we need the Spirit of God to hover over and renew that same creation. Humanity's disobedience in Adam can only be cured through obedience to Jesus Christ. People have lost their sense of God, which is why both humanity and other creatures suffer; thus, we must find solace in Jesus Christ.

Both humanity and creation depend on God for existence and renewal. We must live in constant appreciation of God's ever-present support. The Spirit of God gives life (Job 33:4), and this life is lived in communion with God—not in separation, as sin involves living away from God. This renewal fosters an appreciation for God’s creative acts and encourages righteous living. The Spirit of God guides us to serve and obey Him, providing a pathway for the reconciliation of God and humanity. While we focus on the renewal of the earth, it is essential to address our specific situation in Nigeria. To renew implies that something was not as it should be, suggesting disorder or disintegration. Nigeria is currently facing multiple dimensions of disorder: killings, maiming, ignorance of God, marriage breakdowns, juvenile delinquency, fake prophecies, irreligion, strikes, and disharmony.
These issues mirror the disorder present before creation, as described in the Book of Genesis.

This chaos can be addressed if we sincerely seek the assistance of the Spirit of God, who can renew the face of the earth. Seeking the Spirit of God aligns us with the Psalmist in Psalm 104, who praised the greatness of God, the Creator who remains uncreated. God sent His Spirit to renew creation. Although creation was subjected to death and annihilation, the Spirit of God, manifest in Jesus Christ, brought light and salvation to our troubled world, offering salvation to all who believe.
Renewing the face of the earth signifies salvation for fallen humanity, which was redeemed through the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are a people of the resurrection, conquered by the blood of the Lamb and the power of our testimonies. By focusing on Jesus Christ, we can be assured of renewal—not just of the earth, but of humanity, and specifically our nation, Nigeria. God's Spirit initiated creation, and His Spirit sustains it, providing humanity with renewal of mind, body, and spirit.

*CONCLUSION*
It is clear from the previous discussion that God sustains all of His creatures. He created through His word and conserves the universe, holding all created things in being. God did not abandon His creation; He continually sustains and cares for it. He sends His Spirit to renew the face of the earth, illustrating that all created beings depend on God, their Creator.
The created order cannot exist without God, as it owes its existence and sustenance to Him. To avoid returning to nothingness, from which they came, God persistently sustains and upholds what He has brought into existence. His Spirit is the principle behind both creation and the renewal of the face of the earth.

07/06/2025

*DEI VERBUM GOSPEL DEVOTIONAL (DVGD)*

*SUNDAY, 8TH JUNE, 2025*

*PENTECOST SUNDAY, (SOLEMNITY) YEAR C*

*"THEY WERE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT!"*

*Acts 2: 1-11*
*Romans 8:8-17*
*John 14: 15-16.23-26*
~*REV. FR. AMBROSE OFODILE*

The Easter tide closes today with the feast of Pentecost; *the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles*, the third glorious mystery.

In our time we celebrate the ever abiding presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church.

Today is the birthday of the Church because the apostles were officially launched into public ministry. They were inaugurated and commissioned to carry on the mission of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. It is the public manifestation or divine inauguration of the Church.

There are three most important Jewish annual feasts:
a. Feast of Passover (Pesac)
b. Feast of Pentecost (Shavuot)
C. Feast of Tabernacle (Sukkot)

a. The Passover originated with the pagan Nomadic shepherds. It is performed in the light of the full moon at the spring equinox for the protection and well-being of the shepherds and their flocks.

It was later appropriated by the Jews to celebrate Israel’s liberation from Egypt; Israel’s firstborn males were spared by the virtue of the blood of the Passover lamb used as a protective sign against destruction.
It was also appropriated in the Christian theology of the Holy Eucharist.

In Christian theology, Jesus Christ is portrayed as the Passover lamb that was sacrificed once and for all, and by dying and rising again, he delivered us from slavery and sin.

b. Pentecost is a Greek derivation which means *"Fiftieth"*. It is fifty days after Passover. It is called the *"Feast of Weeks"*,(Shavuot) seven weeks by seven weeks. It is primarily a feast of Thanksgiving (Agrarian) for the harvest of the first fruits of the wheat crop which were offered to God.
With time, it metamorphosed into the celebration of the arrival of the people of God on *Mount Sinai and *the giving of the law to Moses*. Both were later incorporated and celebrated on the same day

It would be recalled that on Mount Sinai, Moses went up the Mountain, met with God, and received the law.
*Ex. 19: 16, 20:18* describes the circumstances or the situation of the reception of the law: peals of thunder, lightning flashes, trumpet blasts, and the trembling of the people.

c. The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) or Feast of Booths is also called the Festival of Shelters and Feast of Ingathering. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh month. It is a Jewish holiday held in the Fall to celebrate the gathering of the harvest.

During the celebration Sukkah(hut) is erected in honour of the Sukkot.
Grains and fruits are gathered at the harvest end recalling the days the Israelites lived in huts during the years of wandering in the wilderness.

St. Luke, known to have been the author of The Acts of the Apostles, deemed it necessary to situate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles on the same day that the Jews from every nation under earth gathered to celebrate the giving of the law (Pentecost).

The apostles and followers of Jesus harkening to the instructions of Jesus *" Stay in Jerusalem until you are filled with the Holy Spirit"*(Acts 1: 1-4), were crowded in the upper room for fear of the Jews. They were awaiting the promise of the Father. They were already disposed for the Holy Spirit when suddenly the Holy Spirit came.

Just like in the Old Testament, the law was given amidst thunder, lightning, and fire; the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles in the same manner. There appeared to them tongues as of fire distributed and resting on each of them.

These tongues of fire represented the different gifts that Christ gave the Church. Every member of the Church has his individual unique gift, and these gifts must be exercised in the Church under the watch of constituted ecclesiastical authorities.

It becomes necessary then, that both constituted Ecclesiastical authorities should be careful not to mismanage these gifts. The individual gift is not for self-aggrandizement; nay, it is a gift to be employed in the service of God in the Church. In this light, no one is bereft of the gifts of God, and no one possesses the spirit more than the other. Each person has been given the gift of the Holy Spirit according to the will of God and the disposition of the individual.

One of the mistakes some people make is to think that their gifts surpass every other gift hence the arrogance and pride associated with some people who think highly of their gifts more than others.

In Nigeria today, there is evidence of the abuse of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the consequent divisions and misunderstandings thereof. St. Paul would warn that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are not given for personal gratification but for the building up of the Church.

The Church, more than ever, needs these gifts to further advance the course of Christianity. This is necessary because of the different degrees of persecution faced by Christianity today, especially in Nigeria, ranging from the burning of Churches, character assassination of God's ministers, kidnapping of ministers of God, blackmail of both the Church and her ministers, etc.

In the face of these challenges, the Church must take recourse to the promise of the Father-The Holy Spirit sent to be the advocate and companion of the Church.

In the second reading, St. Paul calls attention to the fact that if we continue living in the flesh, which represents our inclinations to sin, we can never please God.
We must take an interest in spiritual things and not in the unspiritual since the Spirit of God has made his home in us.

When the spirit of Christ does not live in us, we sink into sin and death; we displease God. St. Paul wants us to allow Christ to live in us so that we may be at peace with God since the Spirit of God offers freedom.

All those who are led by the Holy Spirit are sons and daughters of God. They are no longer slaves but are moved to cry out, 'Abba, Father!', heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, sharing his sufferings and his glory.

The sacrament of Baptism makes us the children of God, while in the sacrament of confirmation, we are made active members of the Church and soldiers of Christ, bearing witness to Christ.
The question becomes, how far have we borne witness to Christ and his Church? Do we represent Christ in our words and actions?

At their time, the disciples bore witness with their words and actions.
They were given the privilege of evangelizing the world. The disciples constitute the new body with which Jesus shall prolong his personality on earth.

In the Gospel, Jesus makes a promise which was fulfilled in the first reading. Having taught his disciples the essence of proving their love by keeping his command of love, he promised to send them the Holy Spirit, the spirit of truth.

The Holy Spirit would teach and remind them all that Jesus taught them. The promise of the Holy Spirit has been fulfilled again and again in the life of the Church, especially in her general councils, in the magisterium, and when defining faith and morals given *ex-cathedra* by the Pope.

The Holy Spirit has not left the Church but continues to inspire and strengthen her.
Today, the Church is celebrating the Pentecost, even though the Holy Spirit never left the Church.
The Holy Spirit is our advocate. He is the Spirit of truth. Truth is inexhaustible because the originator is inexhaustible. When we abandon ourselves to the Holy Spirit who proceeds from the Father and the Son, we shall be saved.

A spirit-filled Church is a living Church. Unless we are filled with the Holy Spirit and led by the Holy Spirit in our decisions as a Church, the Church would be playing grounds. It would become a social club.

The Holy Spirit is the life wire of the Church. The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son in an unbreakable union.

The Nigerian Church needs the Holy Spirit in other to be relevant in pursuing the mission of Christ.
*PRAYER* 🙏🏿 Inundated by the Holy Spirit, may we continue to love God the Father and bear witness to his Son Jesus Christ. Amen

*MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU;*
*✝ THE FATHER, SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN*
*HAPPY PENTECOST SUNDAY*

07/06/2025

**DEI VERBUM GOSPEL DEVOTIONAL (DVGD)*

*SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER*
*SATURDAY, 7th June 2025*
*"YOUR JOB IS TO FOLLOW ME"*
*JOHN 21: 20-25*

Today is the last day before Pentecost.
At the end of John's gospel, we are presented with two great apostles and figures of the Church, Peter and John, with their respective roles/functions. It was Peter's function to witness to Christ as shepherd of the flock of Christ. He died while carrying out this function.

On the part of John, he bore witness to Christ and attained a ripe old age before he died.
These different ways of bearing witness to Christ do not make them rivals or competitors or antagonistic, but they make them both servants of Jesus Christ.

Peter's concern for fellow apostles, especially in asking about him, stems from the love of a fellow brother, unlike the unhealthy antagonism and rivalry that exists among ministers of God. They engage in all sorts of gimmicks ranging from the consultation of devil agents to outdoing the other in the display of "miracles." Some of them engage in character assassination, slander, and even blackmail to make him/herself more relevant.

Jesus says to Peter *"If I wish him to remain till I come, what has it got to do with you? Your job is to follow me"*.
It is a call for Christians to be more focused on the specific assignment given to us by Christ.

There is no need for comparisons. We are gifted differently with specific missions; hence, we must be ready to bear witness to Christ in the different situations and positions we find ourselves in.

Christianity is at its climax with the Christian experience. This Christian experience enables us to know Christ and be united with him.
The end of the gospel indicates that so many things were not recorded in the scriptures. It is only with the eyes of faith that we can always come to appreciate the word of God in the language of men.
*PRAYER*🙏🏿: May we develop closer ties with Jesus Christ who has given each of us a specific function/mission to carry out for him. Amen
*May the blessings of the Almighty God:*
*✝Father, Son, and Holy Spirit come down upon you and remain with you now and forever. Amen*
*REV. FR. AMBROSE OFODILE*

06/06/2025

🙏✨ Reliving Blessed Moments ✨🙏

Watch this uplifting video to experience the grace-filled atmosphere that filled the streets of Enugu. Let these sacred moments renew your spirit and devotion to the Holy Rosary.

On May 31, 2025, the Catholic Diocese of Enugu gathered in prayer for Rosary Procession, a beautiful expression of faith in action. Led by our beloved Bishop, with the clergy, religious, and laity standing together in prayer, the procession was inspiring.

05/06/2025

Saint Boniface, born in Devonshire, England in 680, was inspired by missionaries to devote himself to God. After training at a monastery, he obtained the Pope's blessing to preach to German tribes. Despite constant danger and poverty, he courageously spread Christianity in Bavaria, Thuringia, Friesland, Hesse, and Saxony, converting pagans and building churches. He reformed clergy and established religious houses.
While he was about to administer Confirmation to some newly baptized Christians, a troop of pagans arrived, armed with swords and spears. His attendants would have opposed them, but the Saint said to his followers: "My children, cease your resistance; the long expected day has come at last. Scripture forbids us to resist evil. Let us put our hope in God; He will save our souls". Scarcely had he stopped speaking, when the barbarians fell upon him and slew him, with all his attendants, fifty-two in number.

PRAYER:
Saint Boniface, you heard God calling you as a youth and responded with zeal. You continued to respond to His will for the rest of your life. Through that holy obedience and service, the gift of eternal salvation was bestowed upon many. Please pray for me, that I may have the courage and zeal that you had, so that I will never hesitate to say “Yes” to the will of God. Amen

Saint Boniface and companions, pray for us.

05/06/2025

*RADIO MARIA, NIGERIA-ENUGU*

*SLOW TO ANGER! (Part 2) (PROV. 16:32)*

*BY REV. FR. AMBROSE OFODILE*

Scot Peck in “Further Along the Road Less travelled”, opines that the anger center in humans works exactly the same way it does in other creatures.

Like in other lower animals that fight off similar animals from invading their territories, so do human beings fight off rivals from their territories.

Human beings react in several ways when you invade their privacy or when someone comes uninvited. Human beings become angry when criticized or when someone devalues or questions their belief systems. We become angry when we are neglected or taken for granted. We become angry when a colleague is adjudged better or loved more than us.

In an age of social media “followership”, we become angry when we don’t get enough ‘likes’, ‘comments’ or ‘subscriptions’ on our social media platforms compared to our colleagues. We become angry when our many ‘contributions’ are not recognized or when we are not praised as much as we expected. We experience anger when some people get promoted or recognized more than us.

The basic question in the above becomes, how do we respond to these situations when they occur? How do we remedy or control our emotions of anger?

*Ten tips on how to respond to anger situations?*

By getting angry we identify with one of the characteristics of being human. However our response to emotions of anger determines how rational we are. Our responses say much about how much control we have over our emotions and it differentiates us from other lower animals;

1. *Recognize/acknowledge your anger*

You have to first realize that it is human to be angry. Anger is an attribute of a rational being. Do not live in denial or forgetfulness or suppression of the anger. Identify the signs of anger such as a racing heart, tense muscles or a raised voice.
2. *Locate the source of your anger*

Acknowledging the fact that anger is a human property, it behooves you to locate the source or origin or reason for your anger. Where does it come from? What incited the emotion of anger? What is the possible cause of the anger?

3. *Identify the triggers*

Identify the people, situations, events or circumstances that trigger your anger and develop strategies on how to deal or cope with them. Most times it is better to withdraw from people, situations or events that are associated with our anger.

4. *Take a time out*

Make allowance for outings, visitations, sports, walk out, exercise regularly, practice regular relaxation techniques such as deep breath, progressive muscle relaxation or meditation etc.
You have to step away (or step back) from the situations, events or persons that cause your anger. Remove your mind from those triggers.

5. *Communicate effectively*

Try and communicate, express your feelings in a mature way, in clear language and terms. Talk about those unpleasant situations, persons or events that ignite your anger. Make use of “I” statements instead of “You” to avoid accusations and blame games.

6. *Give people the benefit of doubt*

This may be interpreted as giving people a second chance. It also means making excuses for people. Is it possible that the one who made you angry didn’t do so intentionally? What if he/she was ignorant of the amount of hurt done to you? Is the person's action worth your anger?
Many people over react in situations of hurt, is it possible that your anger is not commensurate with the hurt undergone? Have you exhausted the possibility of dialogue with the person who hurt you? Did the hurt warrant the physical action you employed?

7. *Forgive people*

Most times we are incensed with the desire for revenge that we find it difficult to forgive people the wrong they did to us.
Forgiveness means letting go. It means understanding the situation. It means making excuses for people. Jesus demonstrated this when he forgave humanity from the cross.

8. *Seek Help*

Speak with counselors, trusted friends or mental health professionals about your anger. Their support could help to develop a personalized plan so that you manage your anger.

9. *Practice empathy/understanding*

Make sure you see things from the perspective of others. Do not be stuck with your own opinion since they could be flawed as no one is above mistake. Always think before you speak/act. Do not act before thinking in order to avoid regrets.

10. *Prayer*

For Christians, prayer is described as the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God. When you are angry learn how to pour your heart to God so that he would save and protect you.

May the Lord Jesus Christ, who conquered anger, help us to keep our own in check. Amen.
*(Dedicated to all those battling with anger issues)*

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