Meet Fr. Ephraim Itaman
Fr. Ephraim began his journey in faith and formation at a young age. He had his secondary education at St. Paul Minor Seminary, Airport Road, Benin City, from September 22, 2002, to July 16, 2008. He was admitted into St. John of the Cross Spiritual Year Seminary on October 31, 2008, and subsequently proceeded to the Seminary of All Saints, Ekpoma, for his philosophical and theological studies.
He has served the Church in various capacities, including Assistant Parish Priest, Personal Secretary to the Archbishop, and Priest-in-Charge of St. Catherine Catholic Church, Ekae. Fr. Ephraim also undertook a pilgrimage to Jordan on August 15, 2022, earning the title Jordan Pilgrim (JP). In his personal life, he enjoys reading, writi...
About My Books
Beneath the Smile
Life is full of twists, turns, and enormous challenges. To navigate it successfully, we all need the right tools. Beneath the Smile (written in honor of Mrs. Rita Olohien Itaman) offers simple, practi...
Shortcuts to a Happy Life
Here is a brilliant and thought provoking piece, witfully put together by the author, Fr. Ephraim. It torchlights reality, and x-rays practical ways of living life’s moments devoid of futile engagemen...
The Windows of Life
Among the many points contained in this beautiful composition, the identification of the multiple realities of life which Fr. Ephraim succinctly accentuates is outstanding. This book-a-must-read is a...
40 Simple Ways to Make Your Marriage Work
The book entitled ‘40 Simple Ways to Make Your Marriage Work’ is written by an ever-cheerful gentleman priest Rev. Fr. Ephraim Ehiasotie Itaman. The book is simple, but very enlightening. The book com...
"Pray! Tune into God's voice! While you can pray alone, seek companionship in your spiritual journey."
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Mistakes evident in marriages often come from the couples themselves and as such, the possibility of every marriage thriving and bouncing back is always there
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Without faith, marriage will not make sense at all. Couples must learn to draw strength from the Lord
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No child is a mistake. Every child in the world has a mission and mandate from God the Creator to better an aspect of the world.
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We are born to be happy. We must never settle for sorrow. Chase happiness and embrace it, take hold of it.
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Do not always expect the best to happen, prepare for it. Expectation is the mother of frustration.
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When we work, we get the reward. Failure to work makes us stewards of the mercy of others
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In life, it is normal to be beset with difficulties. Usually, the most glorious of things or places are paved with roughest paths.
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Hope never runs dry with God, and those who anchor their lives on God, will always have cause to find life worth living.
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Beginning your day with prayers is very essential for a happy living. In God, the past, the present and the future find a common home
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Hope never gives up. Hope never quits. Keep pushing on.
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Today is the time to design your past. Every past was once a present. Hence, a pleasant past begins with a good today.
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To achieve a happy life, we must learn to follow every promise unfolding into the future with a sense of preparedness.
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Sacred Teachings
Peace and Joy
Every day is an opportunity to embrace joy and peace. God’s presence is not limited to moments of ea...
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Dec 2025Jesus, Our Guide
Jesus is the ultimate source of fulfillment and understanding. Without Him, our efforts may be in va...
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Dec 2025The Power of Prayer
Prayer is the breath of the soul and the heart of our relationship with God. Like oxygen for the bod...
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Dec 2025
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