The staff of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar resumed duties after Labour day celebrations holiday with mass at St. Thomas chapel today. The main celebrant was his lordship Dominic kimengich who was assisted by Fr. Geofrey Nakutan. Speaking in his Homily Fr. Nakutan said the two Apostles Philip and James were matyrs that were killed because of serving God . Fr. Nakutan said that the sense of service is stronger in the readings of the day and thus the staff were encouraged to offer their best in their various departments.
The staff were told that when they receive the message of Jesus Christ and put it into practice they become transformed to better people in the society who are enlightened and willing to enlighten others. When speaking, Fr. Geoffrey said that when one receives the holy spirit the services he or she offers becomes fruitful. The staff were invited to share in the apostles way of service which is the way of Jesus Christ. The priest encouraged the staff to be open to share what they receive with other people so as to make this world a better place to live in. He also called them to follow the way of Jesus Christ which is the way of the father and they will achieve all that they request from him.
His lordship Dominic Kimengich added that one becomes holy through the work he/she does so, the work entails holiness. He encouraged the staff to reach out to the people they serve and sanctify them through the services they offer which amounts to them being Holy and being committed to their work. He also announced the working hours to begin at 7.30am and end at 5.30pm every Mondays to Fridays and rest on weekends. He encouraged the staff to have enough time with their families during weekends and not become absentees at their Homes. He also encouraged them to derive strength from St. Joseph the worker to show then how to work hard in their duties.
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