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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

LOCAL NEWS – 31.7.10 - BY MARY TIOKO - CONFIRMATIONS AT THE CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS LOCHOR-AEMOIT.

The christian faithfuls of Lochor-aemoit outstation of kanamkemer Parish were today confirmed in a colourful ceremony celebrated by His Lordship Dominic Kimengich, the Auxilary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar. The christians confirmed were 98 from the three outstations St. Teresas Kimagur, lochoraemoit, Kodapa and the good shepherd church Loturerei.
Speaking during the Homily, His lordship told the christians confirmed to seek the heavenly things and not the earthly things. Commenting on the proposed constitution he stated the stand of the church saying that it rejects the proposed constitution for it allows abortion and he encouraged christians to seek the kingdom of God by obeying the commandments. The costitution allows abortion which is killing the unborn babies . Comenting on the 1st reading of the day which was based on the book of Ecclesiastes Fr.Damien Eripon said that all is vanity without the recognition of God even in our laws. He encouraged the christians to remain united even in the coming referendum. The priest explained the three principles why the church rejects the proposed constitution saying that life is sacred and people should respect it , the principle of equality where the constitution elevates one religion over the others and later dignity of human life. Mentioning on the voter education, Mr. Christopher Losipat told the christians on the colours of the day of voting by giving them the meanings of each colour. They urged them to vote 'NO' come August 4th.

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