The Christians have been urged to Repent and believe the good news of Jesus Christ in this Lenten season. Speaking at St. Augustine's Cathedral Church today, Fr. Geofrey Nakutan said that Penance is an important Sacrament that reconciles people with God.
Fr. Nakutan added that each Christian has to pray so as not to be tempted by the evil one as he Tempted Jesus. He said that prayer strengthens there relationship with one another and with their God. He also called upon all the faithfuls to listen to the word of God and read it always putting it into practice in their day to days lives.
The priest urged the Christians to fast against the pleasures of this world and give alms to the poor. He called upon all to take up their responsibilities in the community. He said that failure to fulfill ones responsibility amounts to sin that one has to repent in this season. He also warned that the devil from outside is their friends and from within is oneself! He thus urged them to be cautious with what they do and say. He urged all to seek for the srength from God which will guide them in their lives.
Fr. Nakutan gave the message of the Holy father Popoe Benedict the VI which urges all to Read the word of God daily, listen to it and Acts of Charity. He challenged them to be accountable in what the do and avoid selfishness and greed that can deny the kingdom of God.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Local news – 26.2.12 - By Mary Tioko - Kakuma Boys Secondary closed
Kakuma Boys Secondary school which is also known as St. leo's Secondary has been closed down due to strike. Speaking yesterday in the school compound, the District Education officer of Turkana west Mr. Wilson Koromboii send the students home indefinitely until further notice.
Mr. Koromboi who was also accompanied by the executive Board of Governors led by their Chairman Fr. Paul Areman send the students have been sent home due to unrest that occurred at the school on Friday the 24th February 2012 where the students Damaged the school property and made away with other valuables belonging to the teachers.
Investigations into the cause of the strike are yet to be determined and the parents and students will be informed as soon as possible of when the school reopens. The whole school is out and awaits further communications from the Board and Education office.
Mr. Koromboi who was also accompanied by the executive Board of Governors led by their Chairman Fr. Paul Areman send the students have been sent home due to unrest that occurred at the school on Friday the 24th February 2012 where the students Damaged the school property and made away with other valuables belonging to the teachers.
Investigations into the cause of the strike are yet to be determined and the parents and students will be informed as soon as possible of when the school reopens. The whole school is out and awaits further communications from the Board and Education office.
Local news – 22.02.2012 - By Zacheaus Otaba - Ash Wednesday is a moment to reflect ourselves says Bishop
Ash Wednesday has been described as time reflect ourselves as human beings of our actions.
Animating a mass today at st. Augustine's cathedral, his lordship Dominic Kimengich noted that this is a sign to the human that in the presence of God we are all dust. He said that it is time for God's manifestation to reflected in all human beings through prayer and fasting.
The bishop stressed that fasting is not only avoiding to eat but to change from our previous characters.
He insisted that Christians should intensify their prayer time and fast to overcome their own weaknesses, which is addiction not only to food, but from our sins. He called for Christian to take their faith seriously and move closer to God.
Bishop Kimengich was speaking to Christians today at st. Augustine's parish during the launch of the Lenten campaign, which is set to run for the next 5 weeks.
Animating a mass today at st. Augustine's cathedral, his lordship Dominic Kimengich noted that this is a sign to the human that in the presence of God we are all dust. He said that it is time for God's manifestation to reflected in all human beings through prayer and fasting.
The bishop stressed that fasting is not only avoiding to eat but to change from our previous characters.
He insisted that Christians should intensify their prayer time and fast to overcome their own weaknesses, which is addiction not only to food, but from our sins. He called for Christian to take their faith seriously and move closer to God.
Bishop Kimengich was speaking to Christians today at st. Augustine's parish during the launch of the Lenten campaign, which is set to run for the next 5 weeks.
Local news – 21.02.12 - Lent brings Christians back to their senses says the co-ordinator
The peace and justice co-ordinator catholic diocese of Lodwar, Mr. Christopher Losiapat has stressed that lent season is not just for prayer, but also enables Christians to come back to their senses and be able to give to their brothers.
Speaking at St. Teresa's pastoral center, during the one day workshop, that brought together the 25 parishes of the catholic diocese of Lodwar, Ekaru said that beginning from the ash Wednesday, to a period of 5 weeks Christians are supposed to fast and pray spiritual strength.
He said as peace and justice department, they are involved in preaching peace , uniting different communities and facilitating guidance to other paralegals.
Mr. Ekaru called for Christians to involve everybody, including those who are not Christians, to this activity that is demanding.
The commissioner of peace and justice in charge of the central dinary Mrs. Veronica Lojao called for the participants in the workshop to be ambassadors of peace in their various parishes. She said that it is important for men and women, to unite and transform Kenya in preparation of the celebration of the world women's day on march 8th 2012.
The workshop was facilitated by the peace and justice co-ordinator Mr. Christopher Ekaru, paralegal officer Mr. Daniel Edaan and peace officer Mr. Joseph Ekuwam both from the peace and justice catholic diocese of Lodwar.
Speaking at St. Teresa's pastoral center, during the one day workshop, that brought together the 25 parishes of the catholic diocese of Lodwar, Ekaru said that beginning from the ash Wednesday, to a period of 5 weeks Christians are supposed to fast and pray spiritual strength.
He said as peace and justice department, they are involved in preaching peace , uniting different communities and facilitating guidance to other paralegals.
Mr. Ekaru called for Christians to involve everybody, including those who are not Christians, to this activity that is demanding.
The commissioner of peace and justice in charge of the central dinary Mrs. Veronica Lojao called for the participants in the workshop to be ambassadors of peace in their various parishes. She said that it is important for men and women, to unite and transform Kenya in preparation of the celebration of the world women's day on march 8th 2012.
The workshop was facilitated by the peace and justice co-ordinator Mr. Christopher Ekaru, paralegal officer Mr. Daniel Edaan and peace officer Mr. Joseph Ekuwam both from the peace and justice catholic diocese of Lodwar.
Local News – 21.2.12 - By Mary Tioko - When Jesus Cast out Demons where did they Go
The Pastoral co-ordinator of the Diocese of Lodwar Fr. Joseph Okpala yesterday asked the Secretariate to reflect on where Demons went when Jesus casts them out. Speaking During his Homily at St. Thomas Chapel yesterday, Fr. Okpala said that people who cast out demons must be aware that if they do not direct them to some place, they will come back to them in full swing.
He said that Jesus cast out Demons in Authority that is why he told his disciples that they cannot cast demons with Incarnate word but With Prayer. He informed the staff that there is no Guarantee that being a christian brings happiness in ones life. He urged them to humble themselves before God in prayer as they cannot do much themselves without Direct contact with God.
The priest urged the staff to serve the community of Turkana County with humility and not pride so as to receive Gods Blessings. The staff were urged to be very careful with what they do as it can do them more arm than good.
He said that Jesus cast out Demons in Authority that is why he told his disciples that they cannot cast demons with Incarnate word but With Prayer. He informed the staff that there is no Guarantee that being a christian brings happiness in ones life. He urged them to humble themselves before God in prayer as they cannot do much themselves without Direct contact with God.
The priest urged the staff to serve the community of Turkana County with humility and not pride so as to receive Gods Blessings. The staff were urged to be very careful with what they do as it can do them more arm than good.
Local News – 19.2.12 - By Mary Tioko - St. Augustine's Cathedral Church choir Shoots their 4th volume
St. Augustine's Church Choir started Shooting their Fourth Volume Album at St. Augustine's Cathedral Church today. The Cathedral Choir which has been preparing from Last year entertained the faithfuls with their lively Hymns during Mass, Animated by St. Christopher Small Christian Community named after St. Christopher who is also the Patron Saint of all the travelers.
The Eucharistic Celebration which was led by Fr. Boneventure Emathe was also attended by the Students from Turkana Girls Secondary School who were en route to Scouting Trip to Lodwar Mixed Primary school among other Christians. The Chairman of the St. Augustine's Cathedral Church Choir Mr. Meshak Ekiru said that the Fourth Volume will be entitledVaeni Silaha” which is meant to alert the Christians be prepared to fight the devil always in their lives.
Speaking today after mass, Mr. Ekiru said that the Album will be for the entire Community of St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish and all those who Love praising God with their singing talents and thus urged all to participate in the shooting process so as to produce the best results. The Various Small Christian communities were encouraged to put on their various “Jumuiya” attire in the shooting process which will take three starting today the 19th February to Wednesday the 22nd February 2012.
The Eucharistic Celebration which was led by Fr. Boneventure Emathe was also attended by the Students from Turkana Girls Secondary School who were en route to Scouting Trip to Lodwar Mixed Primary school among other Christians. The Chairman of the St. Augustine's Cathedral Church Choir Mr. Meshak Ekiru said that the Fourth Volume will be entitledVaeni Silaha” which is meant to alert the Christians be prepared to fight the devil always in their lives.
Speaking today after mass, Mr. Ekiru said that the Album will be for the entire Community of St. Augustine's Cathedral Parish and all those who Love praising God with their singing talents and thus urged all to participate in the shooting process so as to produce the best results. The Various Small Christian communities were encouraged to put on their various “Jumuiya” attire in the shooting process which will take three starting today the 19th February to Wednesday the 22nd February 2012.
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