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St Anthony Mary Claret Ikorodu, Abraham Obafemi Oke Street Ebute-Ipakodo Ikorodu, Lagos (2026)

29/04/2026

𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘: 𝐒𝐓. 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐀

𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍 29𝒕𝒉

"𝘉𝘦 w𝘩𝘰 𝘎𝘰𝘥 m𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 y𝘰𝘶 t𝘰 b𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦." - 𝘚𝘵. 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘢.

On her feast day (April 29), we honor Saint Catherine of Siena a powerhouse laywoman from a family of 25 in 14th-century Italy. Uneducated and simple, she proved that God needs your specific light, right now.

Catherine didn't change the world from a hidden corner; she dove into its mess. Her deep love for Christ made her:

🔥 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭: She nursed lepers and the dying whom others feared to touch.
🔥 𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫: With zero political power, her direct, courageous letters challenged popes and kings to end corruption and bring the Church back to Rome.
🔥 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫: At a time of deep Church division and exile, she became a tireless voice for unity.

𝓗𝓮𝓻 𝓶𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓪𝓰𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓾𝓼 𝓽𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂?

Your faith isn't a retreat; it's a call to action. God isn't looking for the most qualified; He's looking for the available and loving heart. Be courageous in your truth, fierce in your love for the Church, and compassionate to the marginalized. Your one life, surrendered to God, can set the world on fire.

𝑺𝒕. 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒂, 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒔!

29/04/2026

𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍!

"𝘉𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥, 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮. 𝘐𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯; 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘹𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵" (𝘑𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘢𝘩 17:7-8)

The quality of your fruit depends on your source. When there is a good source, the clear result shows out. No plant brings out green leaf, produces good and beautiful fruits during dry season without having a good source of water.
As human, our quality of life depends on our relationship with our Supreme God. Our total trust and total dependence on God will grant us the ability to produce fruits in season and out of season. The total dependence on God, is like a tree deeping its root inside the river, of which changing of weather dose not affect its growth and production of fruits. No fear heat, no fear of drought years, it never recorded unproductive season. It is always green and fresh- importance of good source.
How is your confidence in God? How is your relationship with God? Once our relationship with God is intact, there is stability in life, there is great protection, there is peace and tranquility of soul even in the most chaotic environment. Total dependence on God ensures continued productivity and spiritual life irrespective of external circumstances and harshness of life. Thus, your resilience will be strong as rock. Therefore fear not and trust in God.
As you continue to build your trust in God, and rely on His strength and merciful love and care, may you be nourished, cared for and protected. May all the good fruit you produce be for an eternal glory. Amen It Is Done. Good morning my Beloved Parishioners.

- Fr. Paulinus Onyedikachi Ukabiala OSA.

29/04/2026

Trusting His Guidance
April 29, 2026

28/04/2026

Saint of the Day: St. Louis Maria de Montfort

Known as the "Apostle of Mary," St. Louis taught us that the quickest and most perfect way to holiness is through Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. He famously inspired St. John Paul II’s motto, Totus Tuus (Totally Yours).

St. Louis reminds us that Mary is not a distraction from God, but the "mold" in which we are formed into the likeness of Christ.

Words of Wisdom from the Saint:
✨ "To go to Jesus, we must go to Mary; she is our mediatrix of intercession."
✨ "The Rosary is the most powerful weapon to touch the Heart of Jesus."
✨ "The more the Holy Spirit finds Mary in a soul, the more active He becomes in producing Jesus Christ in that soul."

Today, let us ask for his zeal to love Our Lady more perfectly so that we may belong more entirely to God.

"I am all thine, and all that I have is thine, O most loving Jesus, through Mary, Thy holy Mother." 🌹

27/04/2026

Conquer yourself, and you've conquered the world — St. Augustine of Hippo

27/04/2026

MORNING EXALTATION* !

"And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
(Philippians 4:19)
One of the things pride can cause, is to make you feel that everything begins and ends with you alone. It makes you to feel that what you have today, have it source from you. It makes you believe that you don't need God or any other external force to succeed. Pride will make you trust only in your power and no other. Without God blessing you, all your struggles, hustles and efforts will be in vain. And if you rely on God, He boosts your strength, bless your efforts and provides your necessary needs.
It is from the abundance of His blessings that we can get the little we need. Because His blessings and favours are infinite and inexhaustible.
Therefore beloved friends in Christ Jesus, as you begin another new working week, never rely on your power and strength; human powers can diminished, human strength can fail, but God remains and continues to exist throughout the ages.
Father, Lord of heaven and earth look upon your children as they begin another new working week, bless their efforts, increase their strength and the confidence they have in you, may You grant them success in all their endeavours. Those seeking for job opportunities grant them favour, those that have lost hope in you, renew their trust and hope. Make provision for those who have retired and abundant blessings for those who trust in you. May your presence O God go with us as begin another new working week, in the name of the Father + and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit, Amen, It Is Done. Good morning and Blessed new working week my Beloved Parishioners-
Fr Paulinus Onyedikachi Ukabiala OSA

27/04/2026

MORNING EXALTATION

"And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
(Philippians 4:19)
One of the things pride can cause, is to make you feel that everything begins and ends with you alone. It makes you to feel that what you have today, have it source from you. It makes you believe that you don't need God or any other external force to succeed. Pride will make you trust only in your power and no other. Without God blessing you, all your struggles, hustles and efforts will be in vain. And if you rely on God, He boosts your strength, bless your efforts and provides your necessary needs.
It is from the abundance of His blessings that we can get the little we need. Because His blessings and favours are infinite and inexhaustible.
Therefore beloved friends in Christ Jesus, as you begin another new working week, never rely on your power and strength; human powers can diminished, human strength can fail, but God remains and continues to exist throughout the ages.
Father, Lord of heaven and earth look upon your children as they begin another new working week, bless their efforts, increase their strength and the confidence they have in you, may You grant them success in all their endeavours. Those seeking for job opportunities grant them favour, those that have lost hope in you, renew their trust and hope. Make provision for those who have retired and abundant blessings for those who trust in you. May your presence O God go with us as begin another new working week, in the name of the Father + and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit, Amen, It Is Done. Good morning and Blessed new working week my Beloved Parishioners.

- Fr. Paulinus Onyedikachi Ukabiala OSA

26/04/2026

A Sunday of Divine Guidance and Gentle Shepherding 🕊️🌿

Today is a doubly blessed day in our faith journey! As we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, we are also honored to observe the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, the beloved patroness of the Augustinian Order.

There is a beautiful harmony in these celebrations. To follow the Good Shepherd requires a heart that is open to Good Counsel.

The Shepherd’s Voice: Today, we reflect on Christ, the Good Shepherd, who knows us by name and leads us to still waters. He calls each of us to a unique purpose a Vocation whether it be to the priesthood, religious life, marriage, or single life.

The Mother’s Guidance: In the moments when we are unsure of which path to take, we turn to Mary, Mater Boni Consilii. As the Mother of the Word Incarnate, she provides the "Wise Counsel" we need to hear her Son’s voice clearly above the noise of the world.
Today, we especially pray for Vocations. May Our Lady of Good Counsel intercede for all those discerning their call, helping them to say "Yes" with the same courage and clarity that she did.

Let us pray:
O Mother of Good Counsel, patroness of the Augustinian Order, pray for us that we may always seek the will of God and follow the path of the Good Shepherd with a joyful heart.

26/04/2026

Sunday, 26th of April, 2026
Good Shepherd Sunday

25/04/2026

✨Saint of the Day: St. Mark the Evangelist✨
📅 April 25

Who was St. Mark? What can we learn from his life? And what makes his Gospel so powerful?

Take a moment to go through the flyer and discover:

* His close connection with the first pope and the early Church.
* His courageous witness as an Evangelist.
* Key highlights of his Gospel.

St. Mark’s life reminds us that we don’t need to be perfect to be used by God only willing. His Gospel calls us to follow Christ with urgency, faith, and boldness.

🙏 St. Mark the Evangelist, pray for us and intercede for us today.

Follow us for more daily reflections and Saints of the Day.

24/04/2026

Saint of the Day: April 24
Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen (1577–1622)

Known as the "Poor Man’s Lawyer," Saint Fidelis lived a life that bridged the gap between the courtroom and the cloister. Born Mark Roy in Prussia, he began his career as a successful lawyer with a reputation for defending those who couldn't afford legal fees. Eventually, he traded his silk robes for the humble habit of a Capuchin Franciscan, taking the name Fidelis meaning "faithful."

The "Poor Man's Lawyer" Turned Martyr.
Fidelis was sent to Switzerland during a time of intense religious and political unrest. Despite the dangers, he was known for his incredible courage and his commitment to the truth, balanced with a deep love for the poor.

His life was cut short when he was attacked after a sermon. When offered his life in exchange for renouncing his faith, he famously replied: "I came to extirpate heresy, not to embrace it."

Quick Facts
i. Patron of: Lawyers, Legal Professionals, and the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
ii. Key Virtue: Unwavering fidelity to the Gospel, even under pressure.

Reflecting on His Legacy
St. Fidelis reminds us that our professional skills whether in law, business, or service are gifts meant to be used for the dignity of others. He didn't just talk about justice; he lived it until his final breath.

23/04/2026

Thursday Adoration
24th of April, 2026
Holy Mass, Praise, Worship, Word & Intercession

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