Jesus-Christ encourages us in this season
of lent especially for Catholics. This is a period of reflection from his birth
to his suffering point and ultimate redemption. Thus, Our own lives are given
meaning to genuinely walk in our God-given assignments too. The cross of
Calvary is a symbol of God’s love and assurance as we learn to commit
everything into his able hands. We must be patient in time of lent where
our true beauty would eventually radiate after giving away ashes (love, peace and unity). Thus, Lent is
more than ashes but also reconciliation.
We must imbibe the culture of brotherhood
looking after each other. Mary, the mother of Jesus-Christ and some of his
disciples looked after him.
Three days ago, I walked into the bank
premises here in Abuja and saw a young Hausa man holding a fresh packet containing 20 sticks of Dunhill cigarette and about to light up one extra stick he was holding in his hands. I engaged him in a
conversation and reminded him of what he had to lose by smoking away his lungs.
He gave up his new packet of Cigarette and was looking shocked that a woman could
move him to that level. I call this brotherhood where your skin color and race
does not matter in helping a brother arrive at the acceptable destination.
A season where we learn to partake in our
brother’s suffering and understanding we have not come to this world alone.
Holy spirit our helper needs to be ignited afresh in our lives for empowerment
and a fresh start.
We must go back to history and begin to
undo some of our wicked past as we reconcile with those we have offended.
“ Please forgive us our sins as we forgive
those who trespass against us.”
I wish you a blessed and fulfilled lent season.
QUEEN AMA
QUEEN AMA
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