Local news - 25.8.12 - By Mary Tioko - Ann Losikiria and Nicholas Echom – celebrate holy sacrament of Matrimony at St. Augustine's cathedral

Mr. Nicholas Echom who works in Help Age international and his wife Mrs. Ann Losikiria solemnized their marriage today at St. Augustine's cathedral parish ahead of couples day tomorrow. Witnessing the sacrament of the two couples saying to each other yes I do, the parish priest of St. Mary's Kalokol Parish Fr. Isaiah Ajiri said that this marriage celebrates the creation of man and woman right from the beginning. Fr. Ajiri said that the sacrament of matrimony reminds the two couples of the love of Christ that has no end. The priest informed the newly weds to be faithful to each other and above all put respect as their pillar. Fr. Ajiri also warned against the two evils that destroy marriages saying that woman and wealth make the marriages to break. He called upon all in marriage life to always remind each other of their first love which always has no end saying that just as Christ loved the church unconditionally, their love should be unconditional. He also rebuked the statement that the beautiful ones have not been born encouraging men to love their women even if they have Aged and respect them as their compliments in life. Fr. Ajiri also added that as long as the marriage exists then love should exist among couples and that when problems arise they should solve them amicably and consult Christ in prayer.

Four Christians welcomed officially to receive the sacrament of Holy communion

The Christians of St. Augustine's cathedral parish who are allowed to receive the holy communion received four more members to their team for those who receive the communion at Mass.
At the beginning of mass the catechist of St. Augustine's cathedral parish Mr. Gideon Emonyang started by welcoming all to the special mass and asked them to accompany the priest in celebrating this special mass as they also bless the vehicles and all means of Transport of the Christians including their legs to enable christ to accompany them in their pleasures and work.
Speaking during his homily The parish administrator Fr. Francis Teo said that christ today calls all Christians and the entire human race to shan from violence and repay bad deeds for good order for one to inherit the kingdom of God whom we all aspire to inherit. Fr. Teo said that christ teaches us today to renounce violence and preach peace and love to all. He challenged the faithfuls that no one can build by destroying thus urged all of them to build he kingdom of God in this earth. He called upon all to widen their capacity of extending love and mercy to others.
Fr. Teo also said that the gospel of today teaches us to discover God as our father who loves us. He invited all to bring peace, Love in our hearts. The four members were allowed to receive the holy communion and later after mass all means of Transport was blessed including all our legs that enable us to reach various places.