Rev. Fr Vincent Udo

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Pentecost Retreat — Day 3: Breaking Strongholds by the Power of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is the source of all true...
23/05/2026

Pentecost Retreat — Day 3: Breaking Strongholds by the Power of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the source of all true joy, and that joy was unmistakably present as the faithful gathered for the third day of the Pentecost Retreat. The day opened in a spirit of reverence and expectation, beginning with the Holy Rosary, a prayer to the Holy Spirit, and the celebration of the Holy Mass. From the very first moment, there was a sense that something deeper was being invited, a hunger for renewal, for power, and for the presence of God.

During the breaking of the Word, Sir Anietie William offered a rich and sobering reflection on what it truly means to receive the Holy Spirit. He reminded the faithful that the Spirit is not given casually; it must be desired, sought after, and prayed for earnestly. He also noted that the Spirit can be received through the laying on of hands, as occurs in the Sacrament of Confirmation, pointing to the beautiful continuity between personal longing and sacramental grace.

Sir Anietie went on to illuminate the many ways the Holy Spirit works within the life of a believer. We need the Spirit to renew us and breathe new life into our weary souls. We need the Spirit for power, for insight, and for discernment, to see clearly, to choose rightly, and to walk in freedom from every stronghold that binds us. To live without the Holy Spirit, he affirmed, is to live beneath our calling.

As the day drew to a close, the faithful left carrying more than memories of a retreat. They left carrying a renewed desire for the One who empowers, illuminates, and transforms. The call of this day was simple but urgent: open your heart, ask, and receive.

Scripture References: Isaiah 11:2 , 1 Corinthians 12:7–10 , Galatians 5:22, 5:25, Philippians 3:10, Psalm 2:8, 139:7, Acts 8:17, 1:8, Romans 8:1–2, 1 John 5:19, Ephesians 6:6, Hebrews 4:13, Matthew 2:13, Jeremiah 32:37, 38:22.

Join us for the fouth Day of the retreat by 5pm at St Peter Parish, Ekpri Nsukara, Uyo.

23/05/2026

When the Holy Spirit comes, joy is restored, hearts are renewed, and sorrow gives way to gladness.

Join us today for Day 4 of our Pentecost Retreat

Time: 5:00PM
Venue: St. Peter Parish Ekpri Nsukara Offot

Come and encounter the power and refreshing of the Holy Spirit.

Pentecost Retreat — Day 2Breaking Strongholds by the Power of the Holy SpiritThe second day of the Pentecost Retreat was...
22/05/2026

Pentecost Retreat — Day 2
Breaking Strongholds by the Power of the Holy Spirit

The second day of the Pentecost Retreat was a moment of refreshing, as the Holy Spirit continued His work of revival in the hearts of the faithful. The day opened with the Rosary and prayers to the Holy Spirit, setting a tone of surrender and expectation.

In his homily, Fr. Vincent Udo stirred hearts with a call to courageous faith. "Defend what you believe in," he urged. The Spirit given to us, he reminded the gathering, is not a spirit of timidity. We are called to stand firm, to be bold, and to witness to the truth in every space we occupy. That witness, he noted, will not go unchallenged, but the one who stands as an agent of unity need not fear destruction. God Himself will be their preservation.

During the breaking of the Word, Bro. Valentine Okon reflected on what it means to truly await the Holy Spirit. Drawing from John 4:24, he reminded the faithful that God is Spirit, and to connect with Him, one cannot remain purely natural in outlook and disposition. Citing 1 Corinthians 2:12–15, he emphasized that the unspiritual person cannot receive the things of God. We must learn to wait for the promptings of the Holy Spirit, as illustrated in 1 Samuel 10:5–10, for apart from God, as Jesus Himself declared, we can do nothing (John 15:4–5).

The session closed with prayers for spiritual renewal, as hearts were opened afresh to the movement of the Spirit.

Join us for Day 3 today by 5:00 PM at St. Peter Parish, Ekpri Nsukara Offot.

Come, and be renewed.

21/05/2026

When the Holy Spirit comes, chains are broken and strongholds are destroyed. 🔥

Join us today for a refreshing outpour of the Holy Spirit.

Time: 5:00PM
Venue: St. Peter Parish, Ekpri Nsukara Offot

Come expectant. Come prayerful. Come ready for an encounter.

Pentecost Retreat — Day OneBreaking Strongholds by the Power of the Holy Spirit The first day of the Pentecost Retreat o...
21/05/2026

Pentecost Retreat — Day One
Breaking Strongholds by the Power of the Holy Spirit

The first day of the Pentecost Retreat opened in a spirit of prayer, as participants gathered to recite the Rosary and invoke the presence of the Holy Spirit. From the very beginning, the atmosphere was set for encounter.

In his homily at Mass, Rev. Fr. Vincent Udo drew from St. Paul's farewell address to the church in Ephesus, a passage rich with urgency and pastoral love. Paul warned the elders to remain alert, for wolves would arise to scatter the flock. He reminded them of his own example of hard work and sacrifice, and left them with a charge that still echoes today: help those who are weak, for it is more blessed to give than to receive. The more we give, Fr. Vincent reflected, the more doors God opens before us.

Before departing, Paul knelt and prayed with them. That image, Fr. Vincent noted, carries a lesson for all of us. Prayer must not be a last resort in times of trouble. It must be an attitude, a living reality woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Constant prayer builds relationship with God. Just as Jesus prayed for His apostles before His ascension, that they may be one, so too must we guard the gift of unity. Where division enters, purpose departs.

Breaking of the Word

Taking up the retreat theme, Fr. Vincent offered a teaching that was both searching and liberating. He defined strongholds as patterns, beliefs, fears, and spiritual bo***ges that hold a person captive, robbing them of the freedom Christ died to give. These strongholds can exist in the mind, and they can be broken.

He identified several forms they take: wrong thinking, fear, condemnation, pride, bitterness, sinful habits (John 8:34) , spiritual oppression and bo***ge (Ephesians 6:12). None of them, he assured, are beyond the reach of the Holy Spirit.

The pathways to freedom are clear. The Word of God pierces and liberates (John 8:32; 17:17; 2 Corinthians 3:17). Fasting and prayer open doors that nothing else can (Matthew 17:21). Repentance and forgiveness dismantle walls built by sin and hurt (1 John 4:9; James 4:7). A renewed mind, shaped by God's truth, learns to reject fear, lies, and destructive patterns (Romans 12:2). And above all, the victory of Jesus Christ on the Cross remains the ultimate authority over every chain (Colossians 2:15; Mark 6:7–8).

The session closed with a time of prayer, as participants corporately invited the power of the Holy Spirit to do what only He can do.

Join us for Day Two today by 5:00 PM at St. Peter Parish, Ekpri Nsukara Offot. Come expecting a breakthrough.

20/05/2026

Join us as we await the decent of the Holy Spirit.

Time: 5:00PM
Venue: St. Peter Parish Ekpri Nsukara Offot

DIVINE ALIGNMENT"God will always place people to assist you in your life journey, as long as you align with Him."These w...
19/05/2026

DIVINE ALIGNMENT

"God will always place people to assist you in your life journey, as long as you align with Him."

These were the words of the homilist, Rev. Fr. Vincent Udo, during the Friday ministration held at St. Peter's Parish, Ekpri Nsukara, Uyo, on Friday, May 15.

The ministration featured the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for adoration, the Rosary, hymns, Holy Mass, and prayers, as the faithful gathered to seek the face of God.

Building on the grace of the season, Rev. Fr. Vincent Udo invites you to pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to pray, the refreshment of the Holy Spirit, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, as the he hosts the Pentecost Retreat.

Date: Wednesday, May 20 — Sunday, May 24
Time: 5:00 PM daily
Venue: St. Peter's Parish, Ekpri Nsukara, Uyo

Come, and be renewed.

18/05/2026

Beloved, By the Power of the Holy Spirit you are liberated from every ancestral curse and evil family pattern in Jesus name. Amen

Breaking strongholds by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 16:26)

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