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Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, OMV: Cultivate Virtues through Relationships – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, OMV: Cultivate Virtues through Relationships

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By Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, OMV, Catholic Exchange, Dec. 30, 2025

Fr. Nnamdi Moneme OMV is a Roman Catholic Priest of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary currently on missionary assignment in the Philippines. He serves in the Congregations’ Retreat Ministry and in the House of Formation for novices and theologians in Antipolo, Philippines. He blogs at www.toquenchhisthirst.wordpress.com.

Fr.-Nnamdi-Moneme_avatar-1I used to think that I was humble…until I entered the seminary and started living with people of different temperaments and attitudes. Then I discovered that I had a lot of pride to deal with.

I thought I was courageous until I faced the reality of clerical scandals and cover-ups in the Church. Then I discovered how easily I gave in to discouragement.

I thought I was patient until I had to drive in traffic. Then I discovered how impatient I was.

What was the lesson that I learned from all these? I learned that it is in relationships that we manifest and form our true characters. There are no true virtues in isolation, completely cut off from others. …

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