Religion

Ash Wednesday: Uphold love in all you do – Reverend Father Fashola

By Web News 431

By Francisca Irekpita

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate Ash Wednesday, Christians have been urged to uphold love in their dealings with others irrespective of religious, social and tribal affiliations.

The Reverend Father Anthony Fashola of the Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta made the call in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta.

The Reverend Father Fashola who noted that the day marks the beginning of forty days of Lenten observance, said the season was a reminder of the Lord’s passion and love for mankind.

He therefore encouraged the faithful to intensify in prayers for the country to overcome its current challenges.

The cleric further admonished Christians to renew and rededicate themselves to the service of God and humanity.

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Lifestyle

Communications Day: Clergy Tasks Journalists on Professional Ethics

By Web News 703

The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta, Dr Peter Odetoyinbo wants journalists in the country to use their various platforms to disseminate information devoid of bigotry, discrimination and exploitation.

Bishop Odetoyinbo made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta on the occasion of 54th World Communications Day. 

The Abeokuta Catholic diocese bishop, who urged Nigerians to take advantage of the lockdown occasioned by the covid 19 pandemic to renew their relationship with God, described the media as powerful tool to promote peace and harmony in the world.

Bishop Odetoyinbo also stressed the need for Nigerians to continue to share the stories of hope and solace regardless of the challenges facing the nation.

Bishop Odetoyinbo commended the media practitioners and other stakeholders for their tireless efforts to keep Nigerians informed in the fight against coronavirus pandemic.

Olusegun Folarin