Ojefua's Dogged Patience: Knights Of St. Mulumba's New Call To Action

Ojefua's Dogged Patience: Knights Of St. Mulumba's New Call To Action"

Habiba SamThe Knights and Ladies of St. Mulumba (KSM/LSM) in the Benin Archdiocese recently commemorated the Founder's Day, reflecting on the life and virtues of Fr.Abraham Anselm Ojefua. 

The celebration, themed "Patience in Life or Servant of God - Fr. Abraham Anselm Ojefua," highlighted the importance of patience in the face of adversity.

Fr. Ojefua, the founder of the KSM, demonstrated remarkable patience and perseverance in his mission to promote Christian values and social justice. Despite facing resistance and skepticism, he remained resolute in his vision, building the order slowly but surely through prayer, service, and unity.

The event featured a thought-provoking talk by Rev. Fr. Francis Abubokhale, who explored the concept of patience as a theological virtue and practical weapon.

He recounted the life of Fr. Anselm Isidahome Ojefua  who was a Catholic priest and monk born on January 15, 1910, in Igueben, Edo State, Nigeria. 

Ordained in 1942 and emerged as a prophet of patient reform in post-colonial Nigeria. Fr. Ojefua envisioned a Church where African Catholics were not just passive participants but spiritual leaders who collaborated with the Church hierarchy. 

Who believed in the power of the laity to transform society through prayer, patient service, and unity.

Fr. Ojefua founded the Knighthood of St. Mulumba in 1953, modeled after the Knights of Columbus, with the aim of instilling Christian values and fighting social evils like injustice, discrimination, and marginalization.

Despite facing resistance from colonial structures, sectarianism, and skepticism, Fr. Ojefua persevered, building the Order slowly but surely. He used the mass media and lectures to fight social evils and promote Christian values, earning him recognition as a prophet of social justice.

"Fr. Ojefua is known for his dogged patience, a virtue that enabled him to endure setbacks and challenges while remaining resolute in his mission. 

His life and legacy serve as a testament to the power of patience and perseverance in achieving meaningful change." 

"Today, the Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba stands as a testament to his holy perseverance, and his life continues to inspire many to live out the virtue of patience in their own lives."

Fr. Francis emphasized that patience is not weakness or passivity but rather spiritual maturity in motion, citing scripture and the lives of saints and historical figures who demonstrated patient perseverance in their fights for justice and human dignity.

The Knights and Ladies of St. Mulumba were encouraged to cultivate personal patience, build a patient fraternity, exercise spiritual endurance in service, mentor younger members, and be morally courageous in speaking truth with love. 

By embracing "dogged patience," they can effectively serve as defenders of the faith, promoters of social justice, and witnesses to the transformative power of Christ's love.


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