Radio Maria England DIVING DEEPER - Fr Alvan Ibeh - A Message of Hope
Jan 9, 2026
Fr Alvan Ibeh, a Catholic priest in East Anglia, delivers an uplifting New Year message centered on hope and forgiveness. He uses a flight metaphor to emphasize gratitude and God's mercy as we navigate the upcoming year. Fr Alvan highlights the importance of letting go of past burdens and resentments, detailing how forgiveness can liberate us and restore peace. He assures listeners that trusting in God leads to emotional healing and encourages them to release fears about the future, reassuring them that divine grace is always available.
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God As The Pilot Of The Year
- Fr Alvan frames the new year as a flight where God is the chief pilot guiding us safely to December 2026.
- The year will include turbulence but God’s mercy kept us alive to board the next flight.
Child Pilot Image To Illustrate Trust
- Fr Alvan describes seeing a ten-year-old dressed as a pilot in a cockpit to show misplaced trust in humans.
- He uses the image to contrast trusting fallible humans with trusting God as our true pilot.
Release Resentment To Receive Grace
- Let go of resentment and unforgiveness so your heart can breathe and receive what God offers this year.
- Forgiveness frees you from emotional bondage and opens space for new life.