By Erica Apeatua Addo
Enchi (WN/R), April 21, GNA-Reverend Monsignor Simon Assamoah, the Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Enchi in the Western North Region, has called on Christians to strive to reflect Christ’s love in their actions.
He explained that being a follower of Jesus Christ was not just a label, but a call to love and serve.
Msgr Assamoah gave the advice in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Enchi after the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church held mass to commemorate this year’s Easter Sunday.
He said as Christ worse shedding the grave clothes, he paved way for them to experience a new life and therefore reminded Christians to shed the old habits and embrace a renewed life in Christ as they celebrated Easter.
He stated that “Many Ghanaians will agree with me that there is no peace in the country. Our sisters and brothers in Bawku will attest to that. Even in our place here in Enchi, we are experiencing unrest as the Member of Parliament for Aowin constituency and the traditional rulers are all at logger head”.
“Go to Parliament, politicians are fighting one another, but they are called to that position so that through their intercession and transaction they will bring peace and development to their people” said Msgr Assamoah.
He further said as Christ has risen, his resurrection should inspire every Ghanaian to work towards peace and harmony, adding “Let’s honour Christ’s love by spreading peace and kindness in our communities”.
Again, he appealed to Christians across the county to use the festive season and even after to pray for their brothers and sisters in Bawku who were facing challenges.
On the menace of illegal mining (galamsey), the Parish Priest noted that it is impacted on the environment raised a crucial question saying “those engaging in this act only think of getting money. If you get the money and our water bodies and forest reserves have been destroyed, how do you use your money”
He, therefore, called on the government to take swift action to tackle the illegal mining issue as a lot of harm had already been done.
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