Local news – 5.2.12 - By Mary Tioko - Prayer is strength: Says Bishop

Christians of St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish have been told to pray in oder to receive the strength from God. His Lordship Dominic Kimengich said this today when celebrating Mass at the Cathedral parish. He said that prayer in ones life brings fulfillment and strength.
His lordship said that when they work for God everything becomes possible as compared to when one does against his will. He urged the faithfuls to pray when working since the work they do is for God and not theirs and thus they need God's protection and guidance. His lordship mentioned three types of work in church being, to Proclaim the good news, building a community life leveled with a sense of belonging to each other in a brotherly manner and above all leading a prayerful life.
He challenged the Christians to examine themselves and see what they have done to bring the good news of Christ to those who have not heard about it. He also asked them to reflect on their various calls and identify the part of Christs body they belong in as they endeavor to build the kingdom of Christ on earth. Bishop Dominic said that people get burned down by their works because they do not pray. He thus urged the Christians to cultivate the culture of prayer in their day to day lives so as to receive strength.

Local news – 5.2.12 - By Mary Tioko - Prayer is strength: Says Bishop

Christians of St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish have been told to pray in oder to receive the strength from God. His Lordship Dominic Kimengich said this today when celebrating Mass at the Cathedral parish. He said that prayer in ones life brings fulfillment and strength.
His lordship said that when they work for God everything becomes possible as compared to when one does against his will. He urged the faithfuls to pray when working since the work they do is for God and not theirs and thus they need God's protection and guidance. His lordship mentioned three types of work in church being, to Proclaim the good news, building a community life leveled with a sense of belonging to each other in a brotherly manner and above all leading a prayerful life.
He challenged the Christians to examine themselves and see what they have done to bring the good news of Christ to those who have not heard about it. He also asked them to reflect on their various calls and identify the part of Christs body they belong in as they endeavor to build the kingdom of Christ on earth. Bishop Dominic said that people get burned down by their works because they do not pray. He thus urged the Christians to cultivate the culture of prayer in their day to day lives so as to receive strength.

Local News – 12.9.11 - By Mary Tioko - Pray that our intentions reach heaven

The Catholic Secretariat of Lodwar were informed today that, when they do not pray in faith their prayers are not answered. Bishop Dominic Kimengich said that the intention of God the father is that all people should reach heaven.
His lordship said that this intention is not always met due to various approaches people employ in worshiping God that makes them become problems themselves. He said that God cannot force us to follow him in the issues of faith but it is upon each one of us to respond and answer the call of Christ to do his will and not their own will.
His lordship also added that the challenge is with us and how we will respond to the invitation of God to reach heaven. He also said that God does many things to them that people do not need to see to believe but just believe without doubting. He challenged the staff to put God first in their lives and other things will follow so as to respond to the will of God.
Bishop Dominic invited all the staff to see their relationship with God, just like the apostles who requested God to increase their faith. He noted that the staff have so many insecurities within themselves that makes them lack the trust in God. He encouraged them to have the trust in God that he can help them in all they do.

Local news – 11.7.2011 - By Mary Tioko - Bishop urges Diocesan secretariat to balance between work and prayer

The Diocesan secretariat were urged by his lordship Bishop Dominic Kimengich to have time for prayer in their day to day lives. His lordship said this when celebrating Monday staff mass that was led by Ewoi centre at St. Thomas Chapel today. He challenged the staff to distinguish between prayer and work and always dedicate some time for prayer. Giving an example of the sisters whose work is dedicated to prayer he visited the monastery and said that those sisters have dedicated their lives fully to Christ but also do work.
In today's readings Bishop Dominic reminded the staff of the saint of the day, St. Benedict who worked as he served the lord . He also said that it is important to reflect on how the staff have committed themselves to God. Referring to St. Benedict, his lordship said that St. Benedict went to the monastery because he wanted to have time to pray and participate in the salvation of peoples soul and encouraged Christians to work because he also worked and prayed at the same time.
Bishop Kimengich encouraged the staff to start their days always with prayer since with God everything will be possible especially now that they are involved in various services in the Diocese. He challenged them to set some time to speak to God even before they go to work and from there they will have energy to work. He encouraged the staff to work hard in-order to earn a just pay and said that it should not be fare if one goes in a short cut to acquire wealth and riches,he called upon the staff to be upright. He urged them to balance work and prayer.

LOCAL NEWS – 19.9.10 - BY MARY TIOKO - PRAYER PERFORMS WONDERS: BISHOP SAYS

The christian community of St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish were today encouraged to pray always in their daily lives so as not to fall into temptation. Speaking during his homily, His lordship Bishop Patrick Harrrington emphasized on the importance of Prayer in a christian life. His Lordship Patrick Harrington informed the congregation to reflect on the holy scriptures when always attending mass especially by participating in it lively and putting it into practice in their day to day lives.
His lordship said that people can do everything in the world but without prayer all will be in vain, Jesus himself showed us how to pray by giving us the lords prayer and expects us to always open our hands and pray. His lordship gave the christians faithfuls several incidences from the gospels when Jesus prayed in his ministry and he futher mentioned that prayer appears in these gospels 63 times stressing the importance of prayer!Bishop Patrick Harrington said that Jesus prayed especially before making important decisions , before performing miracles , before choosing the twelve disciples, before his death and he always prayed that the will of God will be done .
His lordship encouraged the christians to pray for their neighbours and be confident when they pray for the loving father in heaven hears our prayers and he is always there to listen to us when we pray.
His lordship said that Prayer is powerful, essential, and difficult especially when people are waylaid down by troubles of the world but when one prays he or she regains the strength of continuing with his or her work. Looking at our beloved country as per now, His lordship said that we need prayers so as to go through the restructuring process with ease and choose leaders of high integrity , honest and God fearing. His Lordship informed the christians of the opening next week of the St. Augustine's Monastry for five nuns which is situated at Risen Christ Nakwamekwei whose work will be solely to pray for christians to be strong in their faith and christ who is our way, our truth and our light.

Local News – 28.04.2010 - St. Stephen Recollection Day. By. Emmanuel A. Ekuwom.

Youths from various neighbourhoods belonging to St. Stephen's Youth, a group in St. Augustine's Cathedral, today held recollection day to reflect upon the theme of fasting, pain and suffering in the life of a Christian. The function, which was facilitated by St Augustine's youth chaplain, Fr. Angel Valdivia, and assisted by ex-chairman Francisco Lomor as well as John Ekai, brought together 45 youths. It was held in the conference room no. 3. St. Augustine's Catechists Gideon Emonyang, Simon Ekal, Philomen Lokol also attended the recollection session. Quoting the catechism of the Catholic Church, catechist Gideon told the youth that suffering was part of life, and reminded them that the only solution for this was to pray hard. The session ended in the evening with holy mass which was celebrated by Fr. Angel at the Cathedral.