Rev. Fr. Pius Odekunle Leads Powerful Vigil at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Ilaje
Ilaje, Ilesa, Osun State – Friday, June 13, 2025
The atmosphere at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Ilaje, Ilesa, in the Diocese of Osogbo, Osun State, is charged with fervent prayers and spiritual awakening as Rev. Fr. Pius Odekunle leads a powerful vigil tonight, Friday, June 13, 2025.
The vigil, held under the deeply resonant theme “Heal My Land, O Lord,” drawn from 2 Chronicles 7:14, has drawn faithful from across the state and beyond, all gathered with hearts lifted in prayer for divine healing, restoration, and national renewal.
In his opening remarks, Rev. Fr. Odekunle emphasized the urgent need for collective repentance, reconciliation, and intercession, quoting the sacred text: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Throughout the night, worshippers are engaging in intense praise, worship, and scriptural reflections, seeking God’s intervention over personal lives, communities, and the nation at large. The vigil also features sessions of Eucharistic Adoration, intercessory prayers, and a special ministration for healing and breakthrough.
As the night progresses, many attendees testify to the palpable presence of the Holy Spirit, creating an atmosphere of hope and divine visitation.
The vigil at St. Stephen Catholic Church continues to stand as a profound reminder of the power of united prayer in times of personal, communal, and national challenges.
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