Local news – 13.10.13 - By Mary Tioko - Thank God always: Says Priest.

Christians of St. Augustine's Cathedral church have been called upon to thank God for all the gifts he has bestowed to them. Addressing them in his homily today, Fr. Geoffrey Nakutan said that human beings have to thank God always for all that they have and who they are in life. Referring to the readings of the day, one person alone among the ten lepers came back to say thank you! Fr. Nakutan said that the rest went without appreciating that they have been healed and thought it was their right which is not. He termed them as people who were full of pride. Fr. Nakutan said that even today people suffer from chronic diseases and face discrimination and they too discriminate themselves because of their condition. He informed them that, some people because of their status, wealth, age have discriminated themselves from others and are urged to be united with others in both service and thanksgiving. Fr. Nakutan encouraged all to embrace  the three sacraments that heal them both body and soul, the sacrament of Eucharist, Anointing of the sick and Penance to receive cleansing when they fall into temptation. Fr. Nakutan  added that salvation is meant for all and comes to all. He urged the Christians to give thanks to God for all the blessings God has bestowed to them and  share their benefits with all. Always say thank you for everything you have.