Julius Otusorochukwu Dike, KSJI, KSG, JP.
Born and baptized Christian and Catholic from the eastern block of Nigeria. After confirmation, attended a Catholic post-primary school, Bishop Shanahan College, in Orlu in present-day Imo State, Nigeria. This background introduced and imbibed him with the Church teachings and practices early in life; a development that has supported and managed his overall outlook as a Christian.
Educated and trained as an engineer and business manager, at two Nigerian universities; the University of Ibadan, in Mechanical Engineering [1982] and Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, in Business Administration [1999]. He served in his country‘s civil service for thirty [30] years before venturing into social service support for the vulnerable in society. He is a devout member of the Catholic Church Order of the Knights of St. John International, through which he has continued to serve the Church, and currently serving as a member of the Pastoral Council team at Holy Family Catholic Cathedral, Sokoto, in the Diocese of Sokoto, Nigeria.
I am a Christian motivational and reflection writer; and in 2006 published a book titled: “TERMS CATHOLICS USE INSIDE THE CHURCH”, the book is helping local parishioners to understand the Church better. He Papal Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great [KSG].
His interest in OXYGEN came in 2015 through an online search for knowledge on Catholic websites, since then he has been a dedicated reader of OXYGEN articles and reflections; these materials have continued to stimulate and enliven his life and the lives of many Christians sharing them.
He is one of the regular contributors to Oxygen Daily Reflections.
A pilgrim seeking, exploring, at times fumbling and stumbling. Through my reflections I hope to be able to take you along in my journey of adventure with my Beloved.
Perhaps, one day, I get to share in your spiritual journey...
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