PENTECOST OF DIVINE VICTORY

To be victorious is to be triumphant. It simply means to win - to win a game, a battle or a trial. Divine Victory is a glorious conquest. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Most Victorious Man the world has ever known. He told his followers, "I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world!” (John 16:33). Our Lord Jesus Christ brought victory to the world through his death and resurrection.

Today we are celebrating the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ over Satan, his Victory over sin and condemnation. and of course, victory over sickness and untimely death.  The victory of our Lord Jesus Christ is the essence of our salvation. Without his victory there will be no salvation. With the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ there is hope for us all. We are assured of our own victory!

Hence, in his letter to the Romans, St. Paul declares, "In all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us!" (Romans 8:37). Our victory in Christ Jesus is complete and assured.

This year we have recorded so many victories. We have recorded victory over darkness. We have also recorded victory over economic recession. If the Lord God could sustain the life of hundreds of orphans in this year of economic recession, none of our children died of hunger! This is indeed a special victory! Instead some of our children gained admission into the Universities, Seminaries, those who took WEAC and JAMB examination got their papers with admission. A good number of those who are mentally sick have recovered and are now discharged. Our pig gave birth to five piglets. In a nutshell, God is great!

The peak of this victory is my reconciliation with the Discalced Carmelite Order, which the enemies thought it was impossible. When Jesus says yes, nobody can say no! Above all, we are celebrating our victory over satanic powers and manipulations. Child of God, as we celebrate this year's Pentecost of Divine Victory, you will be victorious all the days of your life and it shall be well with you in Jesus name - Amen!

Happy Pentecost celebration

From your Most Humble Servant

Rev. Fr. John Damian Adizie of the Holy Spirit, OCD