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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Local news – 13.5.12 - By Mary Tioko - Love of God and Neighbor is the greatest Commandment: Says priest.

The Christian community of St. Augustine's Cathedral parish have been told to love their neigbours as themselves. Speaking during his homily today, Fr. Geofrey Nakutan challenged the faithfuls to love one another so as to counted as daughters and sons of God.

Fr. Nakutan said that if one keeps the ten Commandments of God he will know what love is and God will remain in that person. The love of God and neighbor explains all the ten commandments.

Fr. Nakutan said that God as purpose of creating them as they are as we are. He urged all to love and respect their parents as they act like the Neighbor also who need their help in their old Age. The priest gave an example of people who pretend to be loving God and forgetting to provide for the needy in their neighborhood. He added that their Christianity remains in the church compounds.

Fr. Nakutan encouraged all to treat others with the respect and love they deserve. He said that people who discriminate others portray their selfish weaknesses. He urged all to give without discrimination as it brings limitation in their lives. He also implored God to give them power to keep the Greatest commandments of love.

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