Homilies & Reflections
One thing I ask of the Lord. This I long to dwell in the house of the Lord,
all the days of my
life.
One thing I ask of the Lord. This I long to dwell in the house of the Lord,
all the days of my
life.
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*REFLECTION FOR THE COMMERATION OF ALL SOULS*
Following the celebration of the glorified- All Saints yesterday, today we Commemorate All the Faithful Departed, the baptized who, though dead from earthly life, are yet to attain beatific vision.
The reading from the book of Wisdom reminds and reassures us that those who have died are truly in the hands of God. This is because God loves us so much and will provide more than we can ever imagine (Wis 3: 1-9). Even as we are still living in sin, Christ died to save us so that we can be with Him in His Kingdom (Rm 5: 5-11).
Dear friends, today we respectfully show our union with those who have died and are making transition to the fullness of God's presence. With our love and prayers, we are united with them in the Communion of Saints in Christ Jesus. We are equally being called to relate with one another in love, for Christ is honoured in such ways. Jesus proclaims that He has come to do the will of the Father, and part of the Will of God the Father is raising up from the dead (physical and spiritual) all who believe in Him and share in His life (John 6: 37-40). Is my faith securely anchored on the fulfilment of this promise of Jesus to share His Kingdom of peace, joy and righteousness with me?
I pray that as we offer entreaty for our dead today, we will as well prepare for our own death; that through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary we will be gifted with a holy death when we are called back home. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Have a prayer-full day!
*@Fr Francis Onwunali*
Date: 2026-08-09 - 2026-08-15
From The Chancery Dear Brothers, happy weekend! You would recall that during the last Bishop's/Priests' Meeting, the Bishop directed that the entire diocese of Umuahia should be observing a one week prayer for *Peace* in Igbo land. I am happy to inform you that, following the directive of His Lordship, the seven days prayers will begin on the 9th of August, and end on the solemnity of Our Lady's Assumption (15th of August), 2026. Take note of the following, please: 1) Take time to explain to your parishioners about the importance of the one week of prayers. 2) Draw their attention to the fact that this is directed by the Bishop himself. 3) Remember that it is a daily evening program. 4) The color to wear is black. 5) The day begins with Rosary procession and concludes with holy Mass. 6) All are advised to make sacrifices during those days. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the program. Thanks for your usual understanding and positive cooperation. Rev Henry Maduka
The Diocese of Umuahia was erected on June 23, 1958 with Most Rev. Anthony Gogo Nwaedo C.S.Sp. as its first Bishop and Most Rev Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji as the second Bishop. The diocese was carved out from the then Diocese of Owerri. Since its inception, two other dioceses: Okigwe (1981) and Aba (1990) have been excised from it. Its present area of about 2,460.40km2 spans six Local Government Areas: Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ikwuano, Bende, Ohafia and Arochukwu.
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