FORGIVENESS

The greatest principle of the Christian life is the love for oneself and love for our neighbor. Jesus Christ modelled the love and forgiveness by accepting the cross to redeem the human kind with the higher power.

His words and deeds were so powerful that those who believed, received a new lease of life. Therefore we need to be kind and tender hearted to one another; a patient needs a doctor, a politician needs wananchi and equally important a house help is very important in running the household chores. That’s the life’s beauty of oneness that we ought to embrace with love. 

  

The society cannot be changed by one person alone. It is a collective responsibility and we are reminded that we are blessed to bless others who may be less fortunate. None amongst a crowd would have the courage to denounce the common believe of being a God’s child

Humility is a word most often forgotten, but when we go before the Lord we need to be humble. Forgive anything you may have against anyone, we are told first reconcile with your brother before offering your sacrifice, and the father in heaven will in turn forgive the wrongs you have done.

Christ did set a perfect example for us on forgiveness when he forgave the very people who crucified him. Amidst great pain while on the cross he said, forgive them father for they know not what they do.  Don’t let the spirit of unforgiveness rob your joy in Christ. 

During this Lenten season, make a sacrifice to do the right thing to yourself and to others. Be compassionate and kind and your father in heaven will always be by your side.

Elizabeth Obonyo-Interim Liturgical Leader