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SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai, PhD, is full professor of theology (systematics) and religious studies, and affiliate faculty of ethnic studies at the University of Portland.
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Explore how pilgrimage, embracing both belonging and not-belonging - shapes a discerning, Spirit-led Church mission for today's world.
Theologian SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai proposes a radical shift in Christian thought: moving from viewing God as a ready-made "ultimate answer" to encountering God as the "ultimate...
If you live in the United States as I do, you will know that the last week of the month of June has a sacrosanct place...
On Pentecost, SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai calls the global Church to transcend the baggage of the past and reclaim a theology of radical charity, moving from fear...
Re-examine the "doubt" of St. Thomas through a new lens of intimacy and the insights of St. John Henry Newman. Discover how doubt can be a...
Is Lent really about letting go? SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai disrupts our imagination, revealing Lent as a season of 'Saturated Life' and abundance. Discover how the desert...
Ordinary Time is not a period of boredom, but a season of altruistic practice. SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai reflects on the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 2026,...
Baptism is more than a private ritual; it is a summons for global justice. SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai reflects on the 2026 Feast of the Baptism of...
Is the Epiphany only for Christians? SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai explores the 2026 Feast of the Epiphany as a site of interfaith encounter. Discover how the Magi,...
Beyond New Year's resolutions, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Theotokos) invites us to a deeper calling. SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai explores the Christological roots of...
