The Parish Priest of St. Finberrs’ Catholic Church in Rayfield, Jos, Rev. Fr. Godfrey Gopep, has counseled Christians and Nigerians in general to abstain from evil during the Lenten season.
In his sermon on Ash Wednesday 2023 in Jos, Gopep delivered the advice.
The preacher criticized the recent outbreak of criminal activity among Christians and advised people to always be afraid of God.
”Alot of us are deliberately doing evil to hurt others; we stay awake at night to plan evil instead to pray and think of positive things.
”So, I urge us all to use this lenten season to shun evil and be good to those who come our way; you should fear God in your thoughts and all your dealings.
”We should also use this holy season to serve God in sincerity and show love by serving the poor.
”By so doing, we will eradicate the class of the poor in our society,” he said.
Gopep also advised Christians to be change agents in their families, workplaces, and communities in general.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent.
It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares Christians for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
