Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese , Most Rev(Dr.) Callistus Onaga has urged Nigerians to love one another and be hopeful for a better Nigeria, noting that the present hardship being experienced in the country will be thing of the past
He also charged them to be tolerant and support one another as Christ loved His Church.
The Cleric gave the charge in his brief speech delivered on Sunday, at the benediction held to mark the 2024 Feast of Christ the King held the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu.
He said the feast of Christ the King reminds Christians of the Kingship of Christ. He challenged them to embrace the love of Christ by expanding their the of God as one who redeems.and to see Chris rt
Bishop Onaga urged Christians to let Jesus Christ to reign in their minds, which must assent with perfect submission and firm belief to revealed truths, and to the doctrines of Christ.
He thanked all those who participated at the event.
Pix: Corpus Christi procession
Yhe feast of Christ the King was originally celebrated the Sunday before feast of All Saints Day (the last Sunday of October). But with the liturgical reform of 1969, it was moved to the last Sunday of the liturgical year, highlighting that Jesus Christ, the King, is the destination of our earthly pilgrimage.
The annual event attracted Reverend Fathers, Reverend Sisters, Seminarians, members of different societies in the church among others.
,Author: Maureen Ikpeama