By
Charles Muchiri
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| Cardinal John Njue |
Kenya’s
Roman Catholic Church Cardinal John Njue February 13, led hundreds of faithful
in celebrating this year’s Ash Wednesday Holy Mass at the Holy Family Basilica.
In
his homily at the 7am local time Mass, the Cardinal steered clear of mentioning
anything related to Pope Benedict the XIV resignation as Pope and Bishop of
Rome, and instead opted to give a sober reflection about the importance of the
Lenten season to Roman Catholic Christians – particularly as Kenya heads for
national elections in just about 19 days time.
“This
Lenten season comes at a time when we as a Country are geared towards the
General elections, and it is now upon us to love God and to love our neighbour
even more,” he said.
He
urged Christians to practice their faith, now more than ever, in order for
Kenya to avoid any acts of elections-related violence like it happened during
the year 2007-2008 post-election violence.
“It
is also not a coincidence that this Lenten season comes at a time when the
Church is engaged in the year of Faith,” he noted.
“It
is important that we reflect on the sufferings that Christ went through, so
that when we finally join in proclaiming Halleluiah, we are able to appreciate
the depth of that joy,” he said.
The
69 years old Cardinal is one of the 11 African Cardinals who will be part of
the College of Cardinals eligible to attend the Sistine Chapel to choose the
Roman Catholic Church’s next pope.
E-mail:
muchirimuchuchoki@yahoo.com
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