The Kabale Diocese Priest, Rev. Fr. Nelson Agaba, has urged Christians whose Valentine’s Day promises went unfulfilled to embrace forgiveness, remain strong and defend their dignity.
During his homily at the second Mass on Sunday at Christ the King Catholic Parish in Kabale Municipality, Fr. Agaba encouraged believers to thank God and treat prayer as an offering, emphasizing resilience and understanding in relationships.
He called on Christians to actively live out their faith, serving as a guiding light in the world, and to embrace a heart-centered approach to righteousness.
“Faith should not be hidden but demonstrated through actions that glorify God,” he said, stressing that Jesus fulfills the Law and the Prophets and calls for a deeper, genuine obedience.
Fr. Agaba highlighted the importance of internal purity, noting that anger, contempt, and lust begin in the heart and are as serious as outward sins. He urged Christians to prioritize reconciliation, settle disputes promptly, and practice self-discipline even when it requires personal sacrifice.
The priest also reminded believers of the sanctity of marriage, cautioned against easy divorce, and advocated for honesty in daily life, saying one’s word should always be simple and truthful.
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Relatedly, the Parish Priest at St. Luke Ngoma II Church of Uganda Parish in Kyamate Archdeaconry, South Ankole Anglican Diocese, Ntugamo District, Reverend Jonathan Aruho, has urged Christians in Kasese District to embrace reconciliation as a pathway to peaceful communities.
Preaching at St. Paul’s Cathedral, the headquarters of the South Rwenzori Diocese, Rev. Aruho emphasized that reconciliation strengthens both one’s relationship with God and with those they have wronged.
He noted that the process should be initiated by those at fault, who must seek forgiveness to foster peace, unity, and community stability.
Addressing couples and the working class, the priest called for cooperation, togetherness, and teamwork in their daily lives.
Meanwhile, St. Paul’s Cathedral Sub-Dean, Ven. Robert Ziwa, encouraged Christians to set exemplary standards in their conduct.
Additional reporting by Obed Kithende in Kasese.
