Priest from all the parishes of Lodwar Diocese yesterday converged at St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish for the blessing of Oils liturgically known as Chrism Mass. The holy mass was celebrated by Bishop Dominic Kimengich who also had chance of meeting with his priests.
Addressing the Priests in his Homily, His Lordship Dominic told the priests that their call to priesthood is a special gift which they have to treasure and guard it well against the pleasures of the world. His lordship said that the priests represent Christ in their various parishes and that the holiness of every parish depends to the holiness of the Priest in charge. He informed them that they are the other Christ.
His Lordship informed the priest that their presence in the parishes gives the parishioners Grace as their blessings makes them clean in the sacrament of penance. He also informed them to make some of the rooms special for prayers so as to be communicating with their God always. He said that when they place prayer places away from them they also become far from God. His Lordship added that the Eucharist celebration has to be respected and that priest should be prepared when going to celebrate it.
As they renewed their commitment to God, priests also blessed the holy oils that are used to anoint the sick, Catechumens and Ordinations. He encouraged the laity to support the priests and help them to continue following christ. Bishop Kimengich wished all a happy Easter as they go back to their various Parishes.
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