As they mark the first day of holy week, Christians have been advised to be innovative by thinking of new ideas because that is what the world needs currently.
The appeal, has been made by Rev. Fr Charles Oyo the Fort Portal diocesan coordinator, in his homily to hundreds of congregants who had gathered at St.Charles Lwanga Town Parish, to observe palm Sunday.
Fr. Oyo, also warned Christians on the contradictions in life particularly minding the difference between what they say and do. He adds that there are no short cuts in life therefore every success must be worth the hard work.
Citing an example of the recent Former Speaker Jacob Oulanya‘s death, he noted the dissatisfaction of humanity as evidenced from exaggerated sums of money asked by the leaders for their own consumption rather than mourning the dead.
Fort Portal leads Martyr’s day 2022
Fr. Oyo, who doubles as the Chair Person steering committee for Namugongo preparations, requested people of God to whole heartedly join the cause and contribute in large numbers for martyr’s day celebrations.
Fort Portal diocese is meanwhile soliciting UgX1billion to aid in the preparations for a successful day after two years of Uganda Martyrs day being celebrated scientifically.
About palm Sunday:
Palm Sunday, commemorates the entrance of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and marks the beginning of holy week, the final week of Lenten season
Palm Sunday celebrated in Mbarara Uganda
It is associated in many churches with the blessing and procession of ca.com/plant/palm-tree”>palms (leaves of the date palm</a> or twigs from locally available trees)
The holy Father Pope Francis, on this day challenged Christians to forgive each other as they journey towards Easter.
Let us journey toward Easter with his forgiveness. For Christ constantly intercedes for us before the Father. Gazing upon our violent and wounded world, he never tires of repeating: Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 11, 2022
Fort Portal RCCs call for calm ahead of Holidays.
The same holy Mass, was attended by the Fort Portal RCC’s Mr. Godwin Angalia Kasigwa and Allan Bamuha the deputy RCC Fort Portal North who both noted the need for everyone to be cautious on security as they prepare for Easter holidays
Godwin Angalia Kasigwa the new Fort Portal RCC.(File Photo)
In an interview with our reporter after Mass at Town Church, Angalia kasigwa Godwin the RCC Fort Portal has appealed to all citizens to make peace an objective, noting that they are aware of the ‘bad guys’ targeting to disorganize the peace of others in the holidays.
RCC Angalia kasigwa pledges to deal with ‘bad guys’
Allan Bamuha, Deputy RCC Fort Portal city in charge North Division, has congratulated people upon reaching holy week.
RCC Allan Bamuha warns people on security ahead of holidays.
Bamuha, has further requested them to keep peace at family level in particular to do away with domestic violence. He warned people on over drinking and going to late night discos that may not be safe.
The Deputy RCC, has added that they are ready for any one with any intentions to disrupt citizens peace, and that they will be dealt with accordingly.
Notably, crime rates have always increased in festival seasons previously, but the RCCs have since promised to work on this and ensure peace and stability throughout, within Fort Portal.
