St Anthony Mary Claret Ikorodu

25/08/2026

MORNING EXALTATION!

"for it is the Lord your God who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to give you victory."
(Deut 20: 4)

In every battle of life no one wants to be a loser, no one wants to bear the shame of being defeated. Every soldier going into battle has the mind of being victorious. No gallant and well trained soldier entering into the battle field will say to himself "I will lose in this battle". Never! In his mind I will surely gain the victory.

Thus, here comes the troubling question, who is your commander, what are you entering into the battle field with? How sophisticated are your arsenals? Who is behind you? Your chance of winning the battle lies in all those things mentioned above. Who goes with you into the battle also determine your victory or your defeat.

For others, I may not know who goes with them. For us we have God, the Mighty man in battle. We should not rely on horses or chariots, for their strength can fail. Let us trust in God who can give us the assurance of protection and victory. Walk with God and He will deliver us from the hands of our enemies.

Dearly Beloved, we are not losers, by the power of God we are more than conquerors, victory is ours. Today I pray for you, every battle you're facing; physical or spiritual will not consume you. Do not be frightened, do not be intimidated stand firm, you shall be victorious because the Rock of Ages, the Lion of the tribe of Judah is with us.
As you have stepped into this new day, you shall be a conqueror, for the mouth of God has spoken, so shall it be. Amen It Is Done. Blessed morning my Beloved Parishioners.

— Fr. Paulinus Onyedikachi Ukabiala OSA.

24/08/2026

MORNING EXALTATION!

I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David; he shall open, and no one shall shut; he shall shut, and no one shall open.
(Isaiah 22:22)

This is a prophecy concerning Eliakim and Shebna, this also shows the authorities of God over his creatures. Tracing it down to the New Testament, Jesus holds the keys. In other words, Jesus is the fulfilment of the prophecy. The keys to open and to lock are in His hands. It goes to the point that no one closes the door he opened and no one opens the door he locked.

We are beginning another new working week with hope of experiencing open heaven and overflowing of God's Blessings. Thus, the Lord has opened the windows of heaven for us.
Therefore, It's noble to rely on the ultimate power of Christ, who holds the keys to keep our door of success and progress perpetually opened. It is worthy to fix our eyes on Him, to be faithful to Him, so that our unfaithfulness will not close the door His mercy had opened.

As for God, His faithfulness is everlasting, He has kept our doors opened.
As you begin this new working week, may every locked doors in your life be opened, every life of stagnancy be cancelled, every life of backwardness be reversed, every pain and afflictions be repulsed and healthy life restored.

I pray for you as you begin another new working week, may your struggle this week never be in vain, may you experience open heaven with mighty overflowing of God's Blessings. May your mouth be filled with laughter because the Lord God has remembered you. Amen It Is Done. Beautiful morning and Blessed new working week my Beloved Parishioners.

— Fr. Paulinus Onyedikachi Ukabiala OSA.

23/08/2026

Holy Mass
Sunday 23rd August,2026
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

Thursday Adoration
August 20,2026.

20/08/2026

St. Bernard of Clarivaux Pray for Us

18/08/2026

MORNING EXALTATION!

“How happy is the one whom God reproves; therefore, do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For he wounds, but he binds up; he strikes, but his hands heal. He will deliver you from six troubles; in seven no harm shall touch you. In famine he will redeem you from death, and in war from the power of the sword.”
(Job 5:17-20)

Just think of the benefits that await those whom God loves. Even if you're facing trials, the Lord is always by your side. One thing we should bear in our minds is: the Lord chastises those He loves. There may be sufferings and afflictions not necessarily caused by God, but allowing you to face them is for a purpose. You should remain faithful to Him irrespective of your situation. He will certainly heal your wounds at the end of time. You shouldn't pull yourself out of His hand, no matter how fierce and terrible the suffering may be. For so many who think that suffering is not meant for God's elect, be wise! God allows us to suffer in most cases, not for bad reasons but for something good to come out of us.

The sufferings of God's children are not for damnation but for the ultimate glory that may come after. God delivers His children from every harm and from every trouble. In times of famine and war, the Lord will shield and provide for His children. No sword shall come near them, for He is their protector.

The most beautiful thing about those who place their trust in God is that, no matter how the enemy accuses them, trying to frustrate their lives by bringing all kinds of evils and afflictions against them, the Lord, the Mighty One, will always stand by them, and none of their hair will fall to the ground. Thus, He will restore a hundredfold whatever the enemy may have stolen from you.

Be faithful to God in all situations of life, endure to the end, and you shall be saved. You shall be restored exceedingly beyond your imagination.

Let us pray.

God of all faithfulness and love, we are hewn on every side by troubles, afflictions, and sufferings. We believe that those who follow You will never stumble; they will be protected and walk in the light of Your face. Look mercifully on us, Your children, and grant us the grace to remain resilient and unshaken in the midst of sufferings. This we ask through Christ our Lord, Amen.

May God Almighty bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. It Is Done. Blessed morning, my beloved parishioners.

— Fr. Paulinus Onyedikachi Ukabiala OSA.

16/08/2026

16th August,2026
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
North Central Harvest Thanksgiving

14/08/2026

MORNING EXALTATION!

"No harm happens to the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble."
_(Proverb 12:21)

What actually makes someone to be a righteous person? Also, what do you think that makes someone a wicked and bad person?
To answer this question which will give us bases of our today's reflection and watchword, will need to bring in the commandments of God which is used to weigh our lives in God's presence. The commandments of God is a pattern to measure how well we are living. If we pattern our lives with the commandments of God, we are saved.
However, when live in conformity with the commandments of God and the Gospel of Christ Jesus, we are called righteous. When we live outside the Gospel values, live our lives in our own ways and wills, finding pleasure in the Mundane things, glory in evil things, rejoicing in the failure and afflictions of other people or causing the downfall of another, we are regarded as unrighteous and wicked people in the sight of God.

When the word of God says "no harm happens to the righteous", it simply means no self-made problem will come upon you. When you try to obey God and live right, you avoid many dangerous things that may harm you.
The wicked will always fall into trouble because their bad choices and harmful acts will always bring heavy stress, chaos and continuous problems.

"No peace for the wicked" live uprightly and experience the tranquility of soul which no man can give. The grace of God is upon you today, use it. Avoid evil thoughts, wicked and dubious acts, and apply the Gospel values to your lives, then you will be happy in the land. May you experience God's protection as you carefully carry out His will and ordinances.

Let us pray.
All powerful and merciful Father, we thank you for the gifts of life, and gift of a new day. As you have enabled us to begin it, we ask you to take charge of our lives, give us the grace to do Your will, and shield us from every hidden danger. May we see Your hand at work in our daily lives, this we ask through Christ our Lord, Amen. May the Almighty God bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen It Is Done. Good morning my Beloved Parishioners.

— Fr. Paulinus Onyedikachi Ukabiala OSA.