From humble beginnings, the Lord has brought us this far. May His name be praised forever.

We are grateful to God for helping us build a media group from absolutely nothing!

Welcome to this Lenten issue of The Beacon International Catholic Magazine. Have you really thought of The Difference Between Fasting and Abstinence? Do we listen when God Speaks? What is the Christian Tradition? You will find answers to all these questions as well as many other articles we have for your enjoyment in this issue.

We call on all parishes and societies to continue to avail themselves the opportunity of sending their news and events for publishing on the website as well as being listed on the directory database. We have spotlights on parishes regularly and details of required information could be provided if you contact us.

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This edition features our usual sections and we believe will be interesting to our readers. Please go ahead and enjoy this edition.

Our prayer is that you experience the Magic of Christmas this festive season.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance.

Steve O. Alabi