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- The feast, observed annually on May 13th, commemorates the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three children – Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinto while they were tending sheep in Portugal in 1917. Amidst the festivities, Reverend Sister Maria Tumuheirwe, serving at Karoli Lwanga Hospital –Nyakibale in Rukungiri District marked her 25 years of ministry, expressing gratitude to God for her service.
KABALE: The Vicar General of Kabale Diocese, Monsignor Sunday John Vianney, has condemned the prevalent high levels of alcohol consumption among the public.
Monsignor Sunday delivered his message on Monday during his homily at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel at the Mother House in Rushoroza, coinciding with the celebration of the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima. The feast, observed annually on May 13th, commemorates the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three children – Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinto while they were tending sheep in Portugal in 1917. Amidst the festivities, Reverend Sister Maria Tumuheirwe, serving at Karoli Lwanga Hospital –Nyakibale in Rukungiri District marked her 25 years of ministry, expressing gratitude to God for her service.
During his homily, which drew heavily from the Gospel according to John (2:1-11), where Jesus transformed water into wine at the behest of his mother Mary, Monsignor Sunday underscored the adverse effects of excessive alcohol consumption.
He lamented that it often leads to loss of self-control, consciousness, and contributes to a surge in domestic violence cases within society. Monsignor Sunday pointed out that alcohol consumption also poses a challenge to clergy members, hindering their effectiveness in spreading the word of God.
He stressed the importance of self-reflection and repentance among Christians to combat this vice.
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The Superior General of the Daughters of Our Lady of Fatima, Reverend Sister Scholastica Kyobutungi, emphasized the significance of honoring such occasions in reminding religious sisters of their responsibility to pray for society. She urged Christians to embrace God’s teachings and welcome the Blessed Virgin Mary into their lives to overcome earthly challenges.
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