3,000 Catholics pray for Nigeria

By Sam Eyoboka

Over 3,000 members of Lagos Catholic Archdiocese under the aegis of Catholic Men Organisation, CMO, gathered at St Gregory College, South West Ikoyi, from August 10-13 to intercede on behalf of Nigeria and the well being of her citizens.

The men, drawn from all Catholic parishes in Lagos, used the occasion to join their faith to ask God to be merciful on Nigeria and change the present economic and security situation in the nation.

The theme of the 4-day convention was; “The master is here waitung for you” (John 7:21).

The Vicar General, Lagos Island and Mainland, Very Rev. Monsignor Bernard Okodua who represented the Archbishop of Lagos as chief host at the induction ceremony and 15th anniversary Mass,  while delivering his homily, urged Christian fathers to learn to serve God with their heart by developing strong faith in their God instead of behaving like Syncretic Christians who indulge in the acts of serving God and mammorn at the same time.

He said Christian fathers must live responsible Christian lives worthy of emulation by their children.

Okodua therefore advised the CMO members to be involved in the affairs of the nation so that good leadership can return to Nigeria.

President of the archdiocesan CMO, Mr. John Aigbohoade later told newsmen that the organization decided to pray for the nation because it is only when there is peace in the land that there can be peace in individual homes.

“The 4-day annual convention was designed to pray for ourselves, families and the nation.  It helps to renew our men spiritually as Catholic priests were invited to enlighten our members on how to be closer to God,” he said.

Awards were given to 12 persons for their commitment to the organization while four priests were given pastoral award.

The convention planning chairman, Mr Emmanuel Iweha said that this year’s event witnessed a lot of activities like business empowerment talk, medical health talk, spiritual talks and daily Mass.

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