My Mother my Helper

25/12/2024

May the birth of Christ this Christmas mend every broken family and help the families experiencing hardship.

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas

24/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 9*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
7 O come, O King of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*INTENTIONS*
Today, let's pray for all those who have participated in an abortion. Please pray for reconciliation with God and healing in their hearts.

We are all sinners and in need of God's mercy. So, let's pray for those who have been directly and indirectly affected by abortion.

Every new life is a gift from God to the world, nurture it.

*Psalm 51:14*
Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, The God of my salvation, And my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Peace be with you.*
_Fr. Dennismary Eze@Aheartopenedforall_

23/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 8*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
1. Oh, come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant!
Oh, come ye, oh come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold him,
Born the King of angels;

Oh, come, let us adore him;
Oh, come, let us adore him;
Oh, come, let us adore him,
Christ, the Lord.

*INTENTIONS*
We pray for all road users this period. May God protect them against every blood sucking demons on the roads and against accidents. May drivers respect road traffic rules and avoid reckless driving which endangers the lives of their passengers.

We pray that we shall be guarded by God's Angels to all our destinations and may we go through the Christmas period joyfully without sorrow. Amen

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Peace be with you.*
_Fr. Dennismary Eze@Aheartopenedforall_

22/12/2024

Mother Mary's love beyond all telling

22/12/2024

Be merciful unto us Jesus

22/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 7*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
6 O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*INTENTIONS*
Today, we pray for all parents and godparents who have an important role in bringing up a child
Just like the Lord was presented in the temple, our children are presented in the Church for Baptism, and their, parents and godparents take on the responsibility of bringing up such a child in the Godly way

So, today we pray for all parents and godparents. We pray also for those children who have no one to present them in the Church for Baptism. We pray that God will eventually make a way to bring them into His family and that they may be welcomed with open arms!

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace be with you.
Fr. Dennismary

21/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 6*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
6 O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

_Reflections_
*Psalm 46;10*
..,..._Be still and know that I am God_

Are you facing a seemingly impossible situation at the moment?

Is what you’re asking God for, seem unlikely to come to pass? Is your faith being tested?

Perhaps, you feel completely trapped, and overwhelmed, with no solution in sight. Maybe you’re confronted with a challenge where there is no resolution.

Or, your heart is heavy with doubt as you can’t figure out what to do next, for there appears to be nothing you can do about what you now face. You could be wondering, “How can things change for the better?”

However, impossibilities are the platforms upon which God does His best work. Have faith. With man it may be impossible. But with God, all things are possible.

The reason for the season we are about to enter is for such situations like yours.

Emmanuel, came to bring joy and salvation and deliver you from wherever you are trapped in.

*INTENTIONS*
Today we pray for those families who may think they have no cause to rejoice in this Christmas due to what they have passed through or what they are going through at the moment.

Death of loved ones, family members bedridden with sickness, hardships, and unimproved poor conditions etc

We pray that Emmanuel (God with us) will make every impossibilities in their lives possible. May Christ the new born child break every evil yoke in their lives and change their situations from sorrowful to joyful.

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Peace be with you.*
Fr. Dennismary Eze@Aheartopenedforall💘

20/12/2024

She is immaculate and She gave birth to Jesus Christ our Saviour.

O Mary, obtain for us God's favours. Amen

20/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 5*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
5 O come, O Key of David, come
and open wide our heavenly home.
Make safe for us the heavenward road
and bar the way to death's abode.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*INTENTIONS*
Today we pray for New Joy, New Hope, and overwhelming transformation that a New Baby brings

May the birth of Christ brings reassurance, Joy of instant breakthrough and new opportunities to those individuals and families who have tasted great deal of difficulties.

May advent roll off the garment of hardships, and may Christmas brings in for them great opportunities that will make them laugh in abundant joy again Amen

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace be with you.
Fr. Dennismary Eze

19/12/2024

19/12/2024

Good morning dear friends, may the birth of Christ fulfill all our Godly expectations. Amen

From the Pulpit this morning our reflections are taken from Judges 13:2-7, 24-25( *birth of Samson* ), and the Gospel of LK 1:5-25( *birth of John the Baptist)*

The readings of today displayed to us the Power of God's mercy and omnipotence. God has the power to do the impossible, no matter how difficult the case may be for us. Continues prayer and God's power breaks such cases down into nothing.

The two women in today's readings, (John's mother and Samson's mother) were all confirmed barren in worldly standards. But God's solutions were rendered to them through His Angels and they conceived.

I pray for same Angel to meet our brothers and sisters waiting on God for miraculous interventions in their lives.

Therefore, believe that you are not finished even when the world has written you *OFF*. God still holds the final answer. If He says yes, not even the most powerful person in your family, village, working place, church, or country can say no.

If you can pray, I urge you now to make full use of your KNEES in praying and waiting on God until finally he visits you like Zachariah with the same words as in LK 1:13

Lk. 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechari′ah, for your prayer is heard

Zachariah's long period of prayers was answered as he was at the point of his duty. I claim same to you as you go through this write up, believe and do not doubt that God has sent his Angel of fertility into those areas of your life that are dead, and need God's reviving power.

Therefore, let us pray today, for all wedded couples who are still waiting on God to bless them with the fruit of the womb, that God in his infinite Mercy will send angel Gabriel, angel of fertility with the blessings of fertility.

Let us remember also, that in such situations like barrenness, the child coming forth is for a special mission as we see in the case of Samson and John the Baptist. God is still working, believe in His words. He will not stop working in your case

May our day be fruitful through Christ our Lord. Amen
_Fr Dennismary Eze_

19/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 4*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
4 O come, O Branch of Jesse's stem,
unto your own and rescue them!
From depths of hell your people save,
and give them victory o'er the grave.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*INTENTIONS*
Today we pray for couples who are not open to the gift of life through the use of Contraceptives thereby opposing God's chosen way to increase humans on earth.

We equally pray for all young and single persons who are jeopardizing their life, and future by engaging themselves with indiscriminate use of Contraceptives. May the grace that the new born child (Jesus) brings at Christmas transform their hearts and help them begin a new life in Christ.

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace be with you.
_Fr. Dennismary Eze@Aheartopenedforall_

18/12/2024

Good morning dear friends in Christ and complement of the season. May the birth of Christ Bless us with every heavenly Blessings

From the Pulpit this morning our reflections are taken from Jer. 23:5-8, and the Gospel of Mtt. 1:18-24.

The birth of Christ as was recorded today took such a troubled circumstance for Mary and Joseph.

God decided to dwell among us as Emmanuel. The means for such dwelling is that he must be born, and to fulfill this He prepared for Himself, the Blessed virgin Mary and St Joseph to accompany her in this divine responsibility

The two have qualities to help them carry out God's purpose in their calls with regards to Christ's birth.

We see in the Gospel how Joseph demonstrated this when he discovered an abnormality, his inborn quality played out. Even though he discovered his wife is pregnant abnormally, he was able to allow God work through him.

We may have been in our different difficult cases like Joseph, but have reacted differently which led to us spoiling many things in our lives.

It goes further to put some questions across to us

How far do we react to rumours, either about us or other people. Do we take advantage of spreading it so as to destroy the person's character image and character?

How much do we blow other people's mistake to make it topic of the year

When people got themselves in some confusing circumstances, do we help them or crush them?

Mary was seen with a child but was not accused wrongly by Joseph. Do you think you understand the circumstance surrounding all you see?

Do you seek God's guidance in your confusing moments?

Don't put people to suffering over what they seem not to have control over.

In every situation, pray about it. God will bring a better way and option to handle it.

We pray today for all who suffer unjustly, those being victimised for circumstances they can't control, that God will come to their rescue.

We ask these through Christ our Lord. Amen
*Fr. Dennismary*

18/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 3*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
3 O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to your tribes on Sinai's height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe.

Refrain
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*INTENTIONS*
Today let us pray for all who take good care of motherless children and orphans, those who take upon themselves to train other children that biologically do not belong to them.

May heaven open to shower it's rewards on them.

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace be with you.
Fr. Dennismary Eze@Aheartopenedforall

17/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*
_Day 2_

We begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

*Act of Contrition* ( _Prayer for Sorry)_

*Hymn*
Hymn
2 O come, O Wisdom from on high,
who ordered all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show
and teach us in its ways to go.

Refrain
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*REFLECTIONS*
As the end to another year approaches, ponder where you are, in your faith journey.

When you pray the Christmas Novena with us, reflect upon the amazing examples of faith exhibited in those associated with our Savior’s birth(the parents, prophets, shepherds, 3 wise men etc)

Mary, Joseph and the three wise men trusted God completely in every circumstance surrounding the process in order to do His will.

*INTENTIONS*
Today we pray for all aborted babies and those waiting to face the knife of abortion and other means of abortion, that God will cleanse and redeem them by the Blood of Jesus and touch the hearts of those committing this heinous evil and crime against God and humanity.

(Through abortion the world has lost huge talents and gifts on their way to better this world)

*Imagine you reading this text was aborted by your mother some years back*

*LET US PRAY*
_PRAYER FOR THE BAPTISM OF ABORTED BABIES_

(Jesus said: "Today the blood of innocent children has filled Heaven. Their number is too great, too great; the wrath of the Eternal Father is about to fall on mankind -- Their blood disturbs My Agonizing Heart and increases My agony --- Through this prayer, large numbers of innocent unborn babies will be saved; pray it daily and make it known to the world. Anyone who teaches it will not be lost. Innocent souls in Heaven will not let them become lost. I, with My Love and Mercy, will protect them from falling into mortal sin.")

*Prayer* :
Heavenly Father, Your love is eternal. In Your ocean of love, You saved the world through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Now look at Your only Son on the Cross Who is constantly bleeding for love of His people, and forgive Your world. Purify and baptize aborted children with the Precious Blood and Water from the Sacred Side of Your Son, Who hung dead on the Cross for their salvation, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May they, through the Holy Death of Jesus Christ gain everlasting life, through His Wounds be healed, and through His Precious Blood be freed. There to rejoice with the Saints in Heaven. Amen.

May the birth of the infant Jesus save many children from abortion pills and knives, we ask these through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lord be with you...

May the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

*Peace be with you.*
_Fr. Dennismary Eze_

16/12/2024

*HOUR OF MERCY*
_TRUST IN GOD'S MERCY, HE WILL SURELY COME TO YOUR AID_

_Pray to the end_

*Psalm 51*
1Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.

2 Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin.

3 For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is always before me.

4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you are proved right when you speak
and justified when you judge.

5 Surely I was sinful at birth,
sinful from the time my mother conceived me.

6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts;
you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.

7 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

8 Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones you have crushed rejoice.

9 Hide your face from my sins
and blot out all my iniquity.

10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

11 Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.

12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will turn back to you.

14 Save me from bloodguilt, O God,
the God who saves me,
and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.

15 O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.

16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;
you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, you will not despise.

18 In your good pleasure make Zion prosper;
build up the walls of Jerusalem.
19Then there will be righteous sacrifices,
whole burnt offerings to delight you;
then bulls will be offered on your altar.

*Repeat 3 times*

_Jesus I Trust in You_