Spiritans - Province of Nigeria, South East, 3-3, College Road, Onitsha (2026)

30/05/2026

GRATITUDE TO GOD!!!

Wednesday, May 27, 2026, marked exactly 323 years since the foundation of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, established by Claude Poullart des Places on May 27, 1703. On this significant day, the Spiritans of the Nigeria South-East Province gathered at the Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala, for the Province-wide Pentecost celebration and the commemoration of the Golden and Silver Jubilees of priestly ordination and religious profession of our confrères.

We give thanks to Almighty God for the inspiring witness, fidelity, and dedicated service of these our brothers:

Golden Jubilee of Priestly Ordination

* Fr. EDEH Emmanuel, CSSp
* Fr. MADU Isaac, CSSp
* Fr. ODIAKA Aloysius Nonso, CSSp

Golden Jubilee of First Religious Profession

* Fr. ODOZOR Paulinus, CSSp
* Fr. OSUJI Boniface Achulike, CSSp
* Fr. OGBENNA Jude, CSSp

Silver Jubilee of Priestly Ordination

* Fr. AGU Stanislaus, CSSp
* Fr. AGU Bartholomew, CSSp
* Fr. AYIKA Philip, CSSp
* Fr. EGENONU Erasmus, CSSp
* Fr. IBEH Vincent, CSSp
* Fr. IKWUKA Ugochukwu, CSSp
* Fr. IRO Emmanuel, CSSp
* Fr. KAMALU Chika, CSSp
* Fr. NWANUOBI Stanislaus, CSSp
* Fr. OKORO Damasus, CSSp
* Fr. OKORO Michael, CSSp
* Fr. UDEMBA Livinus, CSSp

Silver Jubilee of First Religious Profession

* Fr. ALOH Cletus, CSSp
* Fr. EGEMONYE Christian, CSSp
* Fr. MADU Kingsley Ejikeme, CSSp
* Fr. OBIOHA Evaristus, CSSp
* Fr. OKONKWO Gabriel, CSSp
* Fr. OZOR Cletus, CSSp
* Fr. ACHINIKE Rufus, CSSp
* Fr. IFEANYI Chibuzor Fidelis, CSSp
* Fr. UDE Mark Donald, CSSp
* Fr. OYEKA Sylvester, CSSp
* Fr. ANYABUOKE Paulinus, CSSp
* Fr. AYOGU Simon, CSSp
* Fr. ONAH Oliver, CSSp
* Fr. EKENOBI Basil, CSSp

May the Holy Spirit, who called and sustained them through the years, continue to strengthen them in health, joy, and fidelity to the mission. Ad multos annos!

Here are some images from the Province-wide Pentecost and Jubilee celebrations at the Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala.

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Happy Pentecost!

Receive the Holy Spirit!!!

23/05/2026

DAY 9

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Theme: SELF-CONTROL

CONCLUSION OF THE NOVENA

Speaker: Rev. Samuel Boniface C.S.Sp.

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Opening Prayer

Come, Holy Spirit,
Spirit of Wisdom, Discipline, and Holiness,
as we conclude this novena,
we surrender our hearts completely to You.

For nine days we have prayed for the fruits of the Spirit.
We have asked You to fill us with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness.
Today, Lord, we ask for the grace of self-control,
the strength to govern our desires, emotions, thoughts, words, and actions according to Your will.

Holy Spirit,
the human heart is often restless and weak.
Many people struggle silently with anger, lust, addiction, unhealthy desires, uncontrolled speech, envy, pride, and habits that slowly destroy the soul.

Some fight secret battles nobody knows about.
Some are exhausted from repeating the same sins.
Some desire holiness but feel trapped by weakness and temptation.

Holy Spirit, do not abandon us in our struggles.

Give us mastery over ourselves.
Teach us discipline in prayer.
Discipline in speech.
Discipline in relationships.
Discipline in the use of money, pleasure, power, and influence.

Teach us to pause before speaking in anger.
Teach us to walk away from temptation.
Teach us to reject whatever destroys our dignity as children of God.

Holy Spirit,
we live in a world that glorifies excess and encourages people to follow every impulse without restraint.
But You call us to holiness and freedom.

Give us the courage to say no to sin and yes to God.

Teach young people purity and wisdom.
Teach families moderation and understanding.
Teach priests and religious fidelity and discipline of heart.

Holy Spirit,
when our emotions become overwhelming,
help us remain calm.
When temptation becomes strong,
strengthen our resolve.
When we fall,
give us the humility to rise again and continue the journey.

As we conclude this novena,
do not allow these prayers to end as mere words.
Let there be true conversion in our lives.
Renew our hearts.
Renew our families.
Renew our communities.
Renew Your Church.

May the fruits of the Holy Spirit grow within us daily,
so that our lives may bear witness to Christ in the world.

Holy Spirit, remain with us always.
Guide us.
Protect us.
Strengthen us.
Lead us finally to eternal life.

Fill us with the fruit of SELF-CONTROL,
that we may live holy, disciplined, and Spirit-filled lives.

Amen.

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Intercessions

Holy Spirit, Spirit of Holiness and Self-Control, hear us.

For the Church throughout the world,
that she may continue to guide humanity toward holiness and truth.
Holy Spirit, strengthen us in holiness.

For those struggling with addictions, unhealthy habits, temptations, and secret sins,
that God may grant them healing, freedom, and renewal.
Holy Spirit, strengthen us in holiness.

For young people facing confusion, pressure, and moral challenges,
that they may walk in wisdom, purity, and discipline.
Holy Spirit, strengthen us in holiness.

For families experiencing tension, anger, and emotional wounds,
that patience, understanding, and self-control may restore peace in their homes.
Holy Spirit, strengthen us in holiness.

For priests, religious, missionaries, and all who serve the people of God,
especially Rev. Samuel Boniface C.S.Sp.,
that they may persevere faithfully in holiness and integrity of life.
Holy Spirit, strengthen us in holiness.

For all who participated in this novena,
that the fruits of the Holy Spirit may remain alive and active in our daily lives.
Holy Spirit, strengthen us in holiness.

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of Your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of Your love.

Send forth Your Spirit
and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O God,
who instructed the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant us by the same Spirit
to be truly wise
and ever rejoice in His consolation.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Final Prayer of Thanksgiving

Heavenly Father,
we thank You for the grace of this novena.
Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit,
who continues to guide, strengthen, and renew Your people.

May the seeds planted during these nine days
bear lasting fruits in our lives.
May love overcome hatred.
May joy overcome sadness.
May peace overcome fear.
May patience overcome frustration.
May kindness overcome cruelty.
May goodness overcome evil.
May faithfulness overcome compromise.
May gentleness overcome harshness.
May self-control overcome sin.

Holy Spirit, remain with us always,
and make us living witnesses of Christ in the world.

Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

21/05/2026

DAY 7

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Theme: FAITHFULNESS

Speaker: Rev. Ezeaba Athanasius C.S.Sp.

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Opening Prayer

Come, Holy Spirit,
Spirit of Faithfulness and Truth,
strengthen our hearts to remain steadfast in God.

We live in a time where many people begin well but do not persevere.
Promises are broken easily.
Commitments are abandoned quickly.
Loyalty has become rare.
Many hearts grow cold when trials come.

Holy Spirit, teach us faithfulness.

Teach us to remain faithful to God even when life becomes difficult.
Teach us to pray even when we feel dry spiritually.
Teach us to trust even when answers seem delayed.
Teach us to persevere even when we become tired.

Holy Spirit, many people are struggling silently.
Some are losing faith because of suffering.
Some are discouraged because of repeated disappointments.
Some are tempted to give up on their vocation, marriage, family, or responsibilities.

Strengthen them, Lord.

When the journey becomes long,
help us not to abandon You.
When temptations come strongly,
help us remain firm in holiness.
When the world pressures us to compromise our values,
give us courage to stand for truth.

Holy Spirit, remove from us every spirit of inconsistency and double living.
Do not allow us to serve God only when it is convenient.

Teach us faithfulness in little things.
Faithfulness in prayer.
Faithfulness in relationships.
Faithfulness in responsibilities.
Faithfulness in moments when nobody notices our efforts.

Teach husbands and wives to remain faithful in love.
Teach friends to remain loyal to one another.
Teach priests and religious to remain devoted to their calling with joyful perseverance.

Holy Spirit,
the road of faith is not always easy.
Sometimes we become weak.
Sometimes we fall.
Sometimes we feel spiritually exhausted.

But remind us that God never abandons His people.

May we remain faithful in suffering and in joy,
in abundance and in scarcity,
in clarity and in uncertainty.

Holy Spirit, fill us with the fruit of FAITHFULNESS,
that our lives may remain firmly rooted in God until the end.

Amen.

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Intercessions

Holy Spirit, Spirit of Faithfulness, hear us.

For the Church throughout the world,
that she may remain faithful to the mission entrusted to her by Christ.
Holy Spirit, strengthen our faithfulness.

For those struggling in their faith because of suffering, disappointment, or discouragement,
that they may find strength and hope in God.
Holy Spirit, strengthen our faithfulness.

For married couples and families,
that love, loyalty, and commitment may remain strong in their homes.
Holy Spirit, strengthen our faithfulness.

For young people discerning their future and vocation,
that they may courageously follow God’s will for their lives.
Holy Spirit, strengthen our faithfulness.

For priests, religious, and missionaries,
especially Rev. Ezeaba Athanasius C.S.Sp.,
that they may persevere faithfully in their calling and ministry.
Holy Spirit, strengthen our faithfulness.

For all gathered in this novena,
that we may remain steadfast in prayer, holiness, and love until the end.
Holy Spirit, strengthen our faithfulness.

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of Your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of Your love.

Send forth Your Spirit
and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O God,
who instructed the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant us by the same Spirit
to be truly wise
and ever rejoice in His consolation.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

20/05/2026

DAY 6

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Theme: GOODNESS

Speaker: Rev. Ezefunamba Godwin C.S.Sp.

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Opening Prayer

Come, Holy Spirit,
Spirit of Goodness and Holiness,
transform our hearts to become like the Heart of Christ.

In a world where selfishness, corruption, dishonesty, and wickedness seem to increase daily,
teach us to choose what is good even when it is difficult.

Holy Spirit, many people compromise their conscience for power, money, pleasure, or acceptance.
Many have forgotten the beauty of integrity and righteousness.
Many do what is wrong publicly and privately without remorse.

But You, Holy Spirit,
call us to holiness.

Purify our thoughts, words, intentions, and actions.
Help us to reject every form of evil, deceit, hypocrisy, and hidden sin.

Teach us goodness in small things.
In the way we speak.
In the way we treat people.
In the choices we make when nobody is watching.

Holy Spirit, help us not to become comfortable with sin.
Awaken our conscience whenever we begin to walk away from God.

There are many people today struggling to remain upright in difficult environments.
Some are pressured to abandon their values.
Some are mocked because they choose honesty.
Some are tired of trying to do good in a world that often rewards wrongdoing.

Strengthen such hearts, Lord.

Teach us the goodness of Christ,
who went about doing good, healing the wounded, lifting the fallen, and showing mercy to sinners.

May goodness flow from us naturally.
May people encounter truth, honesty, purity, and compassion through our lives.

Holy Spirit,
deliver us from double standards.
Do not allow us to appear holy outside while darkness grows within.

Create in us clean hearts.
Give us the courage to choose righteousness even when it is unpopular.

Holy Spirit, fill us with the fruit of GOODNESS,
that our lives may shine as light in the midst of darkness.

Amen.

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Intercessions

Holy Spirit, Spirit of Goodness, hear us.

For the Church throughout the world,
that she may continue to witness to truth, holiness, and righteousness.
Holy Spirit, make us good and holy.

For leaders in society, government, and institutions,
that they may serve with honesty, integrity, and justice.
Holy Spirit, make us good and holy.

For those struggling with temptation, hidden sins, and moral weakness,
that God may strengthen and restore them.
Holy Spirit, make us good and holy.

For young people growing up in a world filled with confusion and unhealthy influences,
that they may remain faithful to what is right and good.
Holy Spirit, make us good and holy.

For priests, religious, and all who serve in God’s vineyard,
especially Rev. Ezefunamba Godwin C.S.Sp.,
that their lives may reflect the goodness and holiness of Christ.
Holy Spirit, make us good and holy.

For all gathered in this novena,
that we may become witnesses of truth, integrity, compassion, and holiness in our daily lives.
Holy Spirit, make us good and holy.

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of Your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of Your love.

Send forth Your Spirit
and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O God,
who instructed the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant us by the same Spirit
to be truly wise
and ever rejoice in His consolation.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

19/05/2026

DAY 5

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Theme: KINDNESS

Speaker: Rev. Onwuama Chiagozie C.S.Sp.

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Opening Prayer

Come, Holy Spirit,
Spirit of Kindness and Compassion,
soften our hearts and make us instruments of God’s mercy.

We live in a world where many people are wounded by harshness, rejection, indifference, and cruelty.
Words have become weapons.
People suffer silently because nobody pauses to notice their pain.
Many smile in public while carrying hidden struggles inside.

Holy Spirit, teach us to be kind.

Teach us the kindness that listens before judging.
The kindness that notices the lonely.
The kindness that speaks gently.
The kindness that does not humiliate others because of their weakness or mistakes.

Remove from us every form of hardness and insensitivity.
Take away pride that makes us look down on others.
Take away anger that causes us to wound people with words.
Take away selfishness that blinds us to the suffering around us.

Holy Spirit, help us remember that small acts of kindness heal hearts more than we realize.
A gentle word.
A patient response.
A helping hand.
A listening ear.
A simple act of understanding.

Teach us kindness in our homes.
Kindness in our communities.
Kindness toward strangers.
Kindness toward the elderly, the poor, the sick, and the forgotten.

Many people today are emotionally exhausted.
Some no longer believe they matter to anyone.
Use us, Holy Spirit, to bring comfort and encouragement to such hearts.

Teach us the kindness of Christ,
who welcomed sinners, touched lepers, forgave enemies, and showed compassion to the broken.

When people offend us,
teach us gentleness instead of revenge.
When others fail,
teach us understanding instead of condemnation.

Holy Spirit,
do not allow us to become cold-hearted in a suffering world.

Fill us with the fruit of KINDNESS,
that our lives may reflect the tenderness and mercy of God.

Amen.

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Intercessions

Holy Spirit, Spirit of Kindness, hear us.

For the Church throughout the world,
that she may continue to reveal the compassion and mercy of Christ to humanity.
Holy Spirit, make us kind in heart.

For families wounded by harsh words, anger, and misunderstanding,
that kindness and forgiveness may restore their unity.
Holy Spirit, make us kind in heart.

For the poor, the sick, the lonely, and the abandoned,
that they may encounter God’s love through caring and compassionate people.
Holy Spirit, make us kind in heart.

For those who struggle with anger, bitterness, or emotional wounds,
that the Holy Spirit may heal and soften their hearts.
Holy Spirit, make us kind in heart.

For priests, religious, and all who serve God’s people,
especially Rev. Onwuama Chiagozie C.S.Sp.,
that they may reflect the gentle compassion of Christ in their ministry.
Holy Spirit, make us kind in heart.

For all gathered in this novena,
that our words, actions, and attitudes may always bring healing and encouragement to others.
Holy Spirit, make us kind in heart.

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of Your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of Your love.

Send forth Your Spirit
and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O God,
who instructed the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant us by the same Spirit
to be truly wise
and ever rejoice in His consolation.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

18/05/2026

DAY 4

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Theme: PATIENCE

Speaker: Rev. Ibeawuchi Innocent C.S.Sp.

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Opening Prayer

Come, Holy Spirit,
Spirit of Patience and Endurance,
teach us how to wait upon the Lord.

Many times we become tired because life does not move as quickly as we desire.
We pray, yet answers seem delayed.
We work hard, yet progress appears slow.
We struggle, hope, and persevere, yet many doors remain closed.

Holy Spirit, in moments of frustration, do not allow us to lose heart.

Teach us that Your timing is different from ours.
Teach us that delay is not always denial.
Teach us to trust You even when we do not fully understand the road we are walking.

Holy Spirit, patience is difficult for the human heart.
We become angry quickly.
We complain easily.
We lose hope when things do not happen immediately.
Sometimes we even become impatient with ourselves.

Teach us to be patient with our weaknesses while still striving for holiness.
Teach us to be patient with the people around us.
Teach us to speak with calmness instead of harshness.

Holy Spirit, there are people carrying long burdens.
Some are waiting for healing.
Some are waiting for employment.
Some are waiting for peace in their homes.
Some are waiting for children, breakthrough, direction, or restoration.

Strengthen all who are tired of waiting.

When life becomes heavy,
help us not to abandon prayer.
When disappointment comes repeatedly,
help us not to fall into bitterness.
When we feel forgotten,
remind us that God still works silently in hidden ways.

Holy Spirit, form in us the patience of Christ,
who endured suffering, rejection, insults, and the Cross without giving up.

Teach us patience in suffering.
Patience in relationships.
Patience in ministry.
Patience in growth.
Patience with the slow process of becoming holy.

Do not allow anger, frustration, or discouragement to rule our hearts.

Holy Spirit, fill us with the fruit of PATIENCE,
that we may remain faithful even in difficult seasons.

Amen.

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Intercessions

Holy Spirit, Spirit of Patience, hear us.

For the Church throughout the world,
that she may continue to persevere faithfully amid trials and opposition.
Holy Spirit, teach us patience.

For those carrying heavy burdens and long periods of waiting,
that they may not lose hope in God’s providence.
Holy Spirit, teach us patience.

For families experiencing tension, misunderstanding, and hardship,
that patience and mutual understanding may heal their relationships.
Holy Spirit, teach us patience.

For young people struggling with uncertainty about the future,
that they may trust God’s timing for their lives.
Holy Spirit, teach us patience.

For priests, religious, and all who labor in God’s vineyard,
especially Rev. Ibeawuchi Innocent C.S.Sp.,
that they may serve God’s people with endurance and perseverance.
Holy Spirit, teach us patience.

For all gathered in this novena,
that we may never grow weary in prayer, goodness, and faithfulness.
Holy Spirit, teach us patience.

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Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of Your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of Your love.

Send forth Your Spirit
and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O God,
who instructed the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant us by the same Spirit
to be truly wise
and ever rejoice in His consolation.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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