How did Jesus Christ achieve salvation and eternal life for the human souls? Through the tragic events of his passion suffering crucifixion and death on the cross.
“Tragedies” that reap “JOY”!
What was the motivating factor that led me to the foundation of FOET [Father Okola Educational Trust]?
In the year 2019, I was diagnosed with Stomach Cancer. It was a devastating tragic news when the doctors first made me aware of my condition.
I decided to share my condition with God, my families (both blood relatives and the members of the religious order of the Apostles of Jesus), the bishop priest and Christians of the diocese of Arlington where I served and with all my dear friends.
The news was devastating to them, but their support was gracious and overwhelming. They gave me tremendous spiritual and material support.
I thank God that I was able to get the best medication.
It was during this time that I asked God for an opportunity to give back something in return to his favor, because Saint Paul tells us in 2Corinthian5:14: “Caritas Christi urgent nos”, meaning the love of Christ compels us. I found myself compelled to share the charity from God and friends. I was given love by Christ and I decided to give back that same love to the little children in my community by supporting them in their educational pursuits, thus FOET was born.
As FOET was born I had a ten year plan and I asked God that every year am still able to serve will add an additional year to FOET. I thank God and all those people who have supported me especially during my therapy because through your prayers and financial support, what I saw as a tragedy made me and the children supported by FOET to reap JOY!
Fr. Peter O. Okola, AJ.