Nigeria will experience storms before peace: Catholic Archbishop
Ignatius Kaigama, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, says Nigeria is coming to its season of greater glory of peace and victory.
He gave the assurance during the NTA and VON annual service of Nine Lessons and Christmas Carol, held at the Nigerian Christian Centre on Sunday in Abuja.
The service had the theme ‘Peace, Be Still’, based on Mark 4:35-41.
According to him, the theme was apt, as Nigeria and the rest of the world confront security, social and economic challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As Christians, the desired calmness is needed for our work to be manifested,” he said.
He also mentioned that the service’s theme carried three lessons.
“There will be storms, but afterwards, peace follows. Even in the midst of the storm, when fear was encompassing, words of courage and power should be declared with faith and candour,” stated Mr Kaigama.
The archbishop stressed that the power of faith would turn around any situation, no matter how hard it may be, urging Christians to speak to God to change the challenges in the country to “peace and prosperity.”
Mr Kaigama commended the invaluable contributions of the media to nation-building and urged media practitioners to focus on strengthening social discourse, national identity and rejuvenation.
The annual service celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the messiah, and the birth of Jesus are told in nine short Bible readings from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels.
The event was interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir music.
Vice President Yemi Osibanjo was among the dignitaries in attendance.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Agriculture
Backyard farming cuts household expenses, says Bauchi women
Some women in Bauchi have said that backyard farming has helped them reduce household grocery spending and improve their incomes.
Heading 2
10 people killed in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
The crash, according to the FRSC, occurred at about 8:05 p.m. near Sapade Bridge in the Remo North council area of Ogun.
Politics
My wife being Redeemed Church pastor downplays religious crisis in Nigeria, Tinubu tells pope’s emissary
“My wife is a pastor at an evangelical church. This downplays the religious connotation that the religious controversy in our country might have taken,” said Mr Tinubu.
Opinion
Bola Tinubu’s presidency enters Kafka’s world
Appearance acquires greater authority than fact itself.
Politics
Abia, Anambra seek peaceful principles in boundary conflict resolutions
The governments of Anambra and Abia have vowed to apply principles of peaceful resolution to address the lingering interstate boundary disputes between them.
Abuja
Tinubu seeks stronger partnership with Rotary
Mr Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian government and Rotary International in healthcare, education, youth empowerment and community development.
