It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Damilola Balogun on the 1st of January 2026 😢
Damilola was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and the main applicant for her family on skilled worker visa.
Just five months ago, she welcomed her beautiful baby into the world. What should have been a time of joy soon turned into a painful and tragic journey no family should endure.
It all started when Damilola began complaining of severe migraines. She visited Walsall Manor Hospital, where she was treated and discharged. Three days later, she returned with the same symptoms, but no cause was found and she was sent home again. Two weeks later, the headaches persisted, and this time she was admitted. Doctors administered antibiotics and carried out an MRI scan and a lumbar puncture.
The results revealed water on her brain, and Damilola was urgently referred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, for surgery. The surgery was initially successful, and there was hope.
Tragically, three days later, Damilola went into a coma and was placed on life support. Despite all medical efforts and prayers, it was confirmed that she could not recover. On the morning of 1st January 2026, the life support machine was switched off.
While others were welcoming the first day of a new year in celebration, this family was plunged into unbearable grief.
Damilola leaves behind three children aged 11 years, 10 years, and a 5month old baby, her husband, her mother and grandmother.
Since this ordeal began, her husband has been unable to work, staying by her side throughout hospital admissions and recovery attempts. Their savings have been completely exhausted, and the family is now facing funeral costs and the immense responsibility of raising three children without their mother.
We are humbly asking for your support; no amount is too small. Your donation will help:
•Cover funeral and burial expenses
•Provide immediate support for her children
•Ease the financial burden on the grieving family
Please consider donating and sharing this page. Let us come together to show this family that they are not alone during their darkest moment.
Thank you for your kindness, prayers, and generosity. 🙏
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Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou amongst women
And Blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us sinners now
and at the hour of our death.
Amen 🙏
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MERCY TUESDAY
(Psalm 121:7-8)
The Lord will keep you from all harm-he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Prayer for Mercy:
Merciful Father, keep me and my loved ones safe from every danger, sickness, and harm this month. Let Your hand of protection cover my home, my work, and every step I take.
Father, open doors of provision, remove every burden of lack and grant me wisdom to manage what You provide. May this month be filled with endless possibilities and opportunities with peace of mind. Let my life be a testimony of Your goodness. Amen.
Jesus, I trust in you !
Affirmations:
Mercy has remembered me !
Mercy has spoken for me !
Mercy has responded for me !
Access granted…
Access received !
A new Garment received !
I am a walking testimony !
I am a miracle of God !
I am a trophy of God’s grace !
My Joy is here !
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THE POWER OF OUR CHOICES
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Every day, we are faced with countless decisions, big and small. Whether it is choosing what to wear, deciding on a career or vocation path, or determining how to treat others, our lives are shaped by the choices we make. These decisions can define our future, influence the lives of others, and even shape our relationship with God. The ability to choose is one of the greatest gifts God has given us, but with this gift comes the responsibility to make choices that align with our faith and values.
Our readings for this Sunday teach us about the power of our choices. In the first reading, Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel at Shechem and presented them with a choice: “If it is displeasing to you to serve the LORD, choose today whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15). Joshua set an example by declaring, “As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 24:15). Joshua’s challenge to the Israelites is a challenge to us as well. In a world filled with distractions, false idols/religion, craze for wealth, and competing/conflicting voices, we must decide whom we will serve. Will we choose to follow God, or will we be swayed by the allure of materialism, power, or selfish desires? Our choices define our relationship with God and our commitment to living a life of faith.
In the second reading, St. Paul speaks about the relationships within a Christian household, particularly the relationship between husband and wife. He urges mutual love and respect, stating that just as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her, so should husbands love their wives (Ephesians 5:25). The choice to love as Christ loved is not always easy, especially in the context of marriage and family life. It requires patience, humility, selflessness/sacrifice or a willingness to put the needs of others before our own. But this choice, when made with sincerity and faith, can transform relationships and create a household rooted in God’s love.
The Gospel reading presents us with another profound moment of decision. After hearing Jesus speak about the necessity of eating his flesh and drinking his blood (John 6:53-56), many of his disciples found his teaching difficult to accept. They grumbled, “This saying is hard; who can accept it?” (John 6:60). As a result, many of them chose to turn away and no longer followed him (John 6:66). Jesus then asked the Twelve, “Do you also want to leave?” (John 6:67). Peter’s response is one of the most powerful expressions of faith in the New Testament: “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God” (John 6:68-69).
This passage reminds us that following Jesus often involves making difficult choices. The path of discipleship is not always easy or popular, but it leads to eternal life. Like the disciples, we are called to choose whether we will stay with Jesus, even when his teachings challenge us, or whether we will turn away when the cost of discipleship becomes too high. This choice is not a one-time decision but a daily commitment to align our lives with God’s will.
As we reflect on these readings, let us remember that life is a series of choices, and the decisions we make have far-reaching consequences for ourselves, our relationships, and our relationship with God. Let us ask for the grace to make choices that honor God, build up our communities, and lead us closer to eternal life. May we, like Joshua, Peter, and Paul, choose to serve the Lord, love others as Christ loves us, and remain steadfast in our faith, trusting that the path we choose with God is the path that leads to true and lasting joy, Amen.
Fr. Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch