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Homily of the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year A.Theme: PrayerActs 1:14 - “All these with one accord devoted themselves to pra...
18/05/2026

Homily of the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year A.

Theme: Prayer

Acts 1:14 - “All these with one accord devoted themselves to prayer.”

What is Prayer? Prayer is the only necessary thing. Prayer is the key. It is a language by which we communicate with God.

What is the primary goal of prayer? The primary goal is union and relationship with God.

Many of us make our secondary goal beyond the primary goal. Prayer is not only about getting something from God. It is not a contract, as God gives then I pray.

The scripture says, pray without seizing. The goal of prayer is to seek God.

Why is your prayer inconsistent? Prayer is consistent. It is not only about what we want from God, but to speak and talk to God.

From the beginning of the mass till the end, is a prayer. It is important to come with an intention. If you come empty-handed, you will go back empty-handed.

How do we pray?

Do not say that the person who prays silently does not pray, and you who are shouting is praying.

Prayer is not about the intensity of your voice, but by your faith. Prayer does not work for many of us because we don't have faith, believe, or have the Spirit within us.

Romans 8:26 - “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words.”

Prayer is transformative. It changes the one who prays. When you pray and nothing is working, there's something wrong in your life.

As we await the coming of the Holy Spirit, pray in your heart that the Holy Spirit may guide you, and renew your prayer life.

Prayer is powerful. Prayer needs patience. Prayer is persistent.

At the right time God will answer. Believe that God will open the door, and your prayers will be answered. Do not disobey the voice of God. Patience is important. You need to trust, and believe that God is with you.

We pray that we may see the essence of prayer, that we need God in our lives. It is only in prayer that we can receive the peace, and joy we need in our lives. Happy Sunday!

17/05/2026

7th Sunday of Easter Live from Regina Coeli Catholic Church, Shelter Afrique Estate, Uyo.

15/05/2026

On this day in 2022, Regina Coeli Catholic Church, Shelter Afrique, was dedicated by His Lordship, Most Rev. John Ayah, Local Ordinary of Uyo Diocese.

To God be the Glory!!

6th Sunday of Easter, Year A.Homily by Rev. Fr. Ekemini Inyang Dear friends, we have so many fears as human beings. Some...
11/05/2026

6th Sunday of Easter, Year A.

Homily by Rev. Fr. Ekemini Inyang

Dear friends, we have so many fears as human beings. Some of them are on the surface, and some are very deep.
One of the biggest fears in human existence is the fear of being abandoned.

Being abandoned by your spouse, your parents, your friends, or anyone is a terrible thing.

Jesus felt abandoned by His friends, the disciples. He asked them, can you not stay awake with me for even one hour?

Jesus loved the disciples so much that he went to prepare a place for them. He sent the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, the Counselor, the Comforter to be with them. He did not leave them as orphans or alone, because He knew as human what it means to be abandoned.

Four (4) sign that the Holy Spirit dwells within you:
1. Boldness and Truth - St. Paul tells us, “your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.” When the spirit is within you, you will live for the truth.
2. You are joyful, you will be a joyous person - There is a difference between joy and happiness. Happiness is derived from a thing. You can be joyful despite your situation. Joy does not have a season. The Holy Spirit administers to us with signs too deep for words.
3. You will always long to be in the presence of God. You will long to express and teach the faith. You will always be happy about the things of God, and to tell your experience with God.
4. You will always love. You will always look at what will make the other person comfortable. Love is willing the good of others. You will be accountable to those you love.

As we gather round the Eucharistic Table, we pray that we may fan into flame the Spirit of God, and gift of God that was given to us.

God has assured us that He will not leave us as orphans. He has given us the Spirit, and that is what we need. We pray the Holy Spirit to rekindle within us the fire of His love. Amen.

10/05/2026

6th Sunday of Easter Live from Regina Coeli Catholic Church, Shelter Afrique Estate, Uyo.

5th Sunday of Easter, Year A.Homily by Rev. Fr. Ekemini Inyang This month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary...
03/05/2026

5th Sunday of Easter, Year A.

Homily by Rev. Fr. Ekemini Inyang

This month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Responsorial Psalm of today is, “May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord.” Psalm 33:22

Starvation of the vulnerable was the main problem in the first reading.

The Church has three (3) core functions:
1. Divine Worship
2. Evangelization
3. Service of the Poor

On the scale of priority for the poor, are the widows and orphans. The widows are given a special place in the Church.

The Church knows that those who are most vulnerable are the poor.

This brings us to know that the church has a human phase. We can't always expect things to be perfect. We have the human phase of the Church, and God will always be God. And He will always make a way.

The Church will always talk about the contemplative life, and the active life. And both go hand-in-hand.

We must always remember that the Church must remain in the contemplative life, and the active life. When we are needed to participate in either lifes, let us participate actively.

Do not allow the different tensions that affect the Church make you withdraw your faith and participation in the Church.

Difficulties will come in some aspects of our lifes. Jesus tells us today, do not let your hearts be troubled.

Believe in Christ, and believe in the Father. Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life.

There are different ways, but Jesus says, I am the way.
We believe that He is the way, He is the truth, and He will give us life, that is why we are here.

If you believe in me and follow my truth, you who are the rejected stone will become the cornerstone.

He tells us, “you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people.”

We pray and entrust ourselves into His hands, and through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that our troubled heart will be calm. Amen.

03/05/2026

5th Sunday of Easter Live from Regina Coeli Catholic Church, Shelter Afrique Estate, Uyo.

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨UYO DIOCESE: TIMETABLE FOR CATHEDRATICUM 2026
02/05/2026

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

UYO DIOCESE: TIMETABLE FOR CATHEDRATICUM 2026

🚨SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Yesterday, our candidates were sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit as they received the S...
27/04/2026

🚨SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Yesterday, our candidates were sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit as they received the Sacrament of Confirmation, conferred by Most Rev. John Ayah. Congratulations to them!!!

Homily of the 4th Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)This Sunday is otherwise known as Good Shepherd Sunday, or Voca...
27/04/2026

Homily of the 4th Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)

This Sunday is otherwise known as Good Shepherd Sunday, or Vocation Sunday. If you are a shepherd, be a good one, and if you are a sheep, be a good sheep one. Try as much as possible to make God’s name glorified.

The relationship between the sheep and the shepherd was a long standing one. It was nothing cordial.

In the reading today, Jesus is called the Good Shepherd, and the door of the sheep.

No one is perfect, let no one deceive you. Even the shepherd is imperfect. There must be a love that exists between the sheep, and the shepherd.

A good shepherd must be in-front, in the middle, and behind the sheep. - Pope Francis of Blessed Memory

Leading means to follow.
You must feel the cross of shepherding, and as a sheep, you must feel the cross of those leading you.

You are not a good shepherd if act unbothered when the sheep are in trouble, in need, or in want.
The good shepherd does not allow the sheep to go in want. Parents as shepherds should not allow their children be buried in difficulties.

It is for us, wherever we find ourselves to make sure that things go well.

No matter where you are, there is somebody under you. Are those people in want? Are those people in need?

A good sheep listens to the voice of the shepherd.

Even if you do right and suffer for it, take it patiently for you have God’s approval. -St. Rita

The thief comes only to steal, to kill, and to destroy.

Many people do not want to invest because we do not want to be good sheep, but we want good shepherds.
In Nigeria, no one wants to be a good sheep, but we want good shepherds.

We pray that God will give us the grace to be good shepherds, and good sheep that will listen to the voice of the shepherd.

We pray that whenever we are cast down and unable to help ourselves , that a good shepherd may always come to our aid and restore us to the fold.

26/04/2026

4th Sunday of Easter Live from Regina Coeli Catholic Church, Shelter Afrique Estate, Uyo.

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