Christians are called to serve to Humanity – Cleric

Mon, Apr 22, 2019 | By publisher


Religion

A Priest of Catholic Archdiocese of Nigeria, Rev. Father Alfred Ugochukwu, has urged Christians to exhibit service to their neighbours as exemplified by Jesus Christ.

Ugochukwu disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos.

He said just as Jesus sacrificed himself on the cross for the redemption of mankind, Christians must now emulate the way of Christ and his Church.

“Just as Jesus by his passion, volunteered to give up his life so that we all can gain eternal life, it is now our responsibility to serve one another.

“The phrase is no more love your neighbour as yourself but now love your neighbour as Christ loves you,” he said.

According to Ugochukwu, the passion, suffering and death of Jesus Christ, places enormous responsibility on every Christian, who must now endeavour to live a life that is Christ-like

“Christ now calls us to service; service to brothers, sisters, friends, relatives, the Church of Christ and even to your enemies; Jesus portrayed this by his way of life and his journey to Calvary, and it is important for us to emulate him,” he said.

The priest noted that during the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, Jesus who was seen as the messiah, washed the feet of his disciples to show humility and act of service.

According to him, God resists the proud and exalts the humble, and so, Christians must keep the teachings of Christ daily in mind, and make cautious efforts to run the christian race to the glory of God.

“Since Jesus came into the world to render services rather than to be served, we must strive to fulfill his last demand on us, which is to propagate his gospel and also render service to humanity.

“If we abide by the dictates of Jesus, then we can be rest assured that God will lift up every burden from our shoulders,” he said.

According to Catholic Calender, Easter is heralded by Palm Sunday which signifies Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Holy Thursday which signifies the feast of the Lord’s Supper and Good Friday which signifies the Passion and death of Jesus. (NAN)

– Apr. 22, 2019 @ 13:29 GMT |

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