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Marriage and Family Matters-MFM, Abuja (2026)

24/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today on Marriage and Family Matters.🙏❤️

A huge thank you to our guests Mr. Jerry & Mrs. Vivian Chidi Ogu for breaking down the _FORGIVE, FORGET, FORGO_ framework with so much wisdom and real-life clarity. And to everyone who called in, commented, and shared your stories – your contributions made today’s conversation real, honest, and practical.

Quick recap on today’s topic: “Avoid Marriage Collapse: FORGIVE, FORGET, FORGO”

As marriage counselors, we see it all the time: most marriages don’t collapse overnight. They erode slowly through unaddressed hurt, repeated offenses, and one-sided effort.

1. FORGIVE isn’t excusing bad behavior or pretending it didn’t happen. True forgiveness is a decision to release the debt and stop letting the offense control you. It’s non-negotiable because unforgiveness builds walls, not homes.

2. FORGET doesn’t mean you develop amnesia. In marriage, it means refusing to use the past as a weapon in every argument. It’s choosing to let healing happen and giving the relationship space to move forward.

3. FORGO is about what you’re willing to lay down to protect the marriage – pride, being right all the time, certain habits, personal comfort. But it has to be mutual. A healthy marriage can’t survive if only one person is always sacrificing.

To our callers: thank you for your courage in asking the hard questions about repeated hurt, boundaries, and feeling unheard. Those are the conversations that save marriages.

*P.S.* Today’s topic was taken from Mr. & Mrs. Ogu’s latest book _“Avoid Marriage Collapse: FORGIVE, FORGET, FORGO”_, and it’s available for sale.
If you need a copy, send a WhatsApp message to *08039144760*.

If you missed the live session, share this post and tag a couple who needs to hear it. Let’s keep building homes where both husband and wife feel safe, respected, and heard.

22/05/2026

Is your marriage hanging by a thread? 💔➡️

Join us on the Marriage and Family Matters (MFM) Program this 24th May 2026 for a real, practical conversation on how to stop a marriage from collapsing before it’s too late.

Topic:Avoid Marriage Collapse: FORGIVE, FORGET, FORGO

Guests: Mr. Jerry & Mrs. Vivian Chidi Ogu

Host: Mr. Raphael Ochuko (Your Favorite Marriage Counselor on Radio)

We’ll break down the 3-part framework that can help you heal, rebuild trust, and protect what matters most. If you’ve ever said “I forgave but I still feel hurt” or wondered what to let go of for peace, this one’s for you.

Don’t miss it. Tag your spouse, share with a friend, and join the conversation 🙌

19/05/2026

Recap | Marriage and Family Matters | Radio Maria 91.3 FM Abuja

📻 *Program Hosted Last Sunday, May 17, 2026 by: Onome Samuel Mary*

🎙️ Topic: "Marriage Needs Two Adults, Not Children Hiding Under Their Parents"

What a powerful and eye-opening session we had last Sunday.

Onome Samuel Mary led us in a heartfelt discussion on emotional maturity in marriage. We explored how many marital struggles arise when spouses enter marriage with a “childlike” mindset—still looking to their parents to solve problems, make decisions, or validate every step, instead of standing together as two adults before God.

The conversation reminded us that:
✅ Marriage is a covenant between two adults taking full responsibility for each other.
✅ Healthy boundaries with parents and in-laws are essential for unity.
✅ Emotional and spiritual maturity is the foundation for a lasting home.

The phone lines were on fire. Our listeners called in with wisdom, personal experiences, and practical advice that blessed everyone listening. Thank you to all who shared—your contributions turned the program into a true family dialogue.

If you missed it, you missed deep truths that can transform how you see your role in marriage.

*Question for you:* What’s one sign that a spouse is still “hiding under their parents” instead of standing as an adult in marriage? Drop your thoughts below 👇

Catch _Marriage and Family Matters_ every Sunday, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Radio Maria 91.3 FM Abuja, and online worldwide.

03/05/2026

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO OUR VOICES OF TRUTH & LOVE 🎙️💙

This Sunday, May 3, 2026, as fathers across Nigeria and the Catholic Church celebrate Father's Day, we pause to specially honor the incredible men whose voices guide, counsel, and uplift families every week on _Marriage and Family Matters - MFM_ on Radio Maria 91.3 FM Abuja.

To the fathers behind the microphone — thank you for using your wisdom, faith, and experience to uphold the sanctity of Marriage and strengthen homes across the nation. Your words heal, your counsel directs, and your commitment inspires.

*Special appreciation to:*
- *Raphael Ochuko Onakorere* — “Your favorite marriage counsellor on Radio.” Thank you for the practical wisdom and fatherly heart you bring to every episode.

- *Barr. Ayo* — “Your Barrister.” Thank you for blending law, faith, and family with such clarity and compassion.

- *Nelson Oyekwe* — “Youngest Ichie.” Thank you for showing that godly fatherhood and tradition can speak powerfully to today’s generation.

- *Onome Samuel Mary* — “Only Ambassador.” Thank you for representing authentic Catholic family values with grace and conviction.

- *Rev. Fr. Ameh* — National Director of Radio Maria Nigeria. Thank you, Father, for your spiritual leadership and for giving these voices a platform to bless families.

Because of you, _Marriage and Family Matters_ isn’t just a program — it’s a lifeline for couples, parents, and homes. You remind us that fatherhood is a vocation, and marriage is a sacred covenant worth fighting for.

*To all fathers across Nigeria and in the Catholic Church celebrating today: HAPPY FATHER'S DAY.*

May God continue to strengthen you as priests of your homes, protectors of your families, and witnesses of faithful love.

We celebrate you today and always. 🙏🏽

20/04/2026

Mother’s Day Celebration in the Catholic Church of Nigeria – Sunday, April 19, 2026
_As featured on Marriage and Family Matters (MFM), Radio Maria 91.3FM Abuja

Yesterday, Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Catholic Church in Nigeria marked Mother’s Day with colorful liturgical celebrations across parishes, and the theme was richly unpacked on _Marriage and Family Matters (MFM)_ hosted by your favorite marriage counsellor, Raphael Ochuko Onakorere, on Radio Maria 91.3FM Abuja.

Discussion on MFM: Origin, Significance & Roles

During the program, the presenter traced *the origin of Mother’s Day* to the early 20th century efforts of Anna Jarvis in the United States, noting how the Church adopted and baptized the celebration to highlight the dignity of motherhood modeled after the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. He stressed that for Catholics, the day goes beyond gifts and cards - it is a _liturgical and pastoral moment_ to reflect on the vocation of women as co-creators with God in nurturing life and faith.

On *its significance*, Raphael emphasized that Mother’s Day reminds the Church and society that mothers are the first catechists, the heart of the domestic church, and custodians of values. In Nigeria’s current socio-economic climate, he noted, celebrating mothers is also a call to support them through policies and family structures that ease their burden.

*Role of the Catholic Women Organization (CWO)*

A major highlight was the *visible role of the Catholic Women Organization (CWO)* in yesterday’s celebrations. Across parishes in Abuja and beyond, CWO members didn’t just attend Mass - _they animated it_:

- *Choir*: CWO-led choirs rendered special thanksgiving hymns, with Marian anthems and native compositions celebrating motherhood.
- *Mass Servers*: In many parishes, CWO women and their daughters served at the altar, a powerful witness of feminine service in the liturgy.
- *Church Wardens & Ushers*: Members coordinated orderly processions, offertory, and seating, welcoming parishioners with the warmth mothers are known for.

- *Thanksgiving & Outreach*: After Mass, most CWO branches led family thanksgivings and announced ongoing outreach to widows, single mothers, and indigent women - living out the day’s meaning.

The presenter commended the CWO for turning Mother’s Day from a mere annual ritual into _active discipleship_, showing that Catholic motherhood is both sanctuary and service.

*Voices from the Community: Live Calls to MFM*
The program was made even more heartfelt by a series of live callers - women, children, and husbands - who phoned in to wish their moms, wives, aunties, sisters, step-moms, and guardians a Happy Mother’s Day and best wishes. Children thanked their mothers for prayers and discipline. Husbands celebrated their wives as _“the strength of our home.”_ Women honored their own mothers, aunties, and spiritual mothers who raised them in faith. The calls turned the studio into a national family gathering, echoing the truth that _all who mother_ deserve to be seen and celebrated.

Key Takeaway from MFM

Raphael Ochuko Onakorere closed by urging families to not limit appreciation to one Sunday. “The CWO models what every home needs,” he said, “women who pray, who serve, and who form the next generation. And the calls we heard today prove it - every house has a mother, or someone who mothers, worth celebrating. If we honour them on Mother’s Day, we must protect and support them every day.”

The celebration yesterday was therefore not just about flowers and wrappers, but about renewing the Church’s commitment to the vocation of motherhood - with the CWO leading by example at the altar, in the pews, and in the community, and with families using their voices on air to say _thank you_.

Happy Mother’s Day to all Catholic mothers, especially our tireless CWO women. We see you, we thank you, and we celebrate you.

14/04/2026

Hindrances during the preparation process - The List.

The outrageousness of some of the lists presented before many unions can be permitted has sparked a call for evaluation. Many of these lists have pages and pages of uncanny demands which do not reflect how valuable marriage is for us as a people.
Many unions crashed before getting the opportunity to begin, all thanks to the demands from the list. Many suitors are ‘punished’ because sons from the intending bride’s family were made to undergo similiar ‘punishment’ when they went seeking their brides.
This can stop, this should stop!
Let our lists, reflect the true nature of our stand on valuable unions and not extortion, let our list be based on the true intent of our culture and traditions, let our list be trustworthy and exemplary.

08/03/2026

On the program today, We celebrated International Women's Day (IWD), by making our listeners to recognize women's achievements, raise awareness about gender equality, and call for change. IWD is a day to:
- Acknowledge women's contributions to society
- Highlight gender disparities and advocate for equality
- Support women's empowerment and rights

This year's IWD theme is - let's do this. What's your take on IWD?

Your host today, your favorite Marriage Counselor Raphael Onakorere and Miss MaryAnn Sholanke the co-host, and producer Linda, did justice to all the callers questions and congratulations.

Share your shout to that special woman in your life.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day to you all the women out there.

24/01/2026

Big thanks to Chiamaka Albert, Michael Eze, Amb Onome Ovadje, Ikpoma Andy Best, Joy Okwa Ochuko, Beatrice Abaukaka, Pascal Ogirima, Peter Gabriel, Chioma Enwelu, Fred Okpe, Chiamaka Anoruo, Aondokaa Mary

for all of your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

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