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Introduction When the missionaries first stepped into Igboland, they encountered a society alive with ritual and rhythm. The village square and marketplace were the heartbeat of daily life, a place where men and women traded yams, palm oil, and cassava, and where proverbs were exchanged as freely as goods. The yam festival (iri ji)  marked the cycle of abundance, with masquerades dancing to honour the earth’s fertility. Into this vibrant world came Joseph Lutz, Bishop Joseph

Shoots of Hope, Rivers of Repentance, Songs of Unity Isaiah 11:1–5, 10a Introduction Beloved in Christ, today we hear Isaiah’s prophecy: “A shoot shall come forth from the stump of Jesse, and the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him.” Isaiah spoke to a people who felt cut down, hopeless, and surrounded by injustice. Yet he announced that from what looked dead, life would spring forth. This is a message of hope, hope that God’s Spirit brings renewal, justice, and peace. Thin

Awake in the Light: Vigilance for God’s Justice Osisi ọfọ Isaiah 2:2–5 The Mountain of the Lord Isaiah speaks of a time when “the mountain of the temple of the Lord will be established as the greatest of all mountains.” For the Igbo people, mountains and high places often symbolize sacredness and closeness to God. Think of Udi Hills or Ogbunike caves . Isaiah’s vision is not about geography alone, it is about a spiritual elevation, a time when God’s presence becomes the highe