Local news - 29.5.11 - By Mary Tioko - Faithfuls of St. Augustine's Cathedral parish were encouraged during mass today to be people of truth.

St. Augustine Cathedral faithfuls celebrated mass in preparation for the Ascension of Jesus Christ. The faithfuls celebrated the service with fully of inspiration led by Parish Administrator Fr. Francis Teo. In his homily he encouraged the faithfuls to be happy and hungry for the word of God. Fr. Teo mentioned the Greek word Paracletos which means an advocate to give the faithfuls guidance and comfort when they are down and uplifts their spirits. The parish administrator said that Jesus was the advocate to his disciples and looked like the coach to them. Fr. Teo added that Jesus is with them in their lives and they have to know and call on him for assistance. He also said that Jesus will send the holy spirit which will act like the paracletos to the faithfuls and will stay with them and lead them in his ways. He added that one who keeps the commandments of God and loves God will always receive the holy spirit and God will live in that person. Fr. Teo talked on the spirit of truth that the world will not have if they will not invite the holy spirit to be in them. He also referred to the incidence of Todonyang where people were massacred and mentioned on how pathetic the situation is during his visit. He said that the place is deserted and isolated without security and even people are dying of Hunger in some parts of the county yet the Leaders say that the security has been beefed up in Todonyang! He was perturbed on how leaders tell lies in press and Radios! He added that, that looks like the invisible forces that they cannot see! He encouraged the faithfuls to be truthful always since their father in heaven is Truthfu