Local church stirs emotions to reach youth on Easter Sunday

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I pray that those who read this will be blessed this Easter and know indeed there is always hope because of this day.

The church is believed to have been constructed on the same site where Jesus was crucified and resurrected.

St. Xavier's Catholic Church Kidima: St. Xavier's Catholic Church Kidima (SXCK) observed Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday with director of Eden Garden and Children's Home, Khuzama, Rev. Fr. Raymond D'Souza SJ, and chancellor of diocese of Kohima cum director of Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM), Rev. Fr. Sojan as main celebrant on Sunday.

Quoting Matthew 28:1, Ntagali said women were the first evangelists, and should continue preaching the gospel of Christ to the world. Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples, and Good Friday focuses on Christ's crucifixion, Pittard said.

"The celebration is not concerning a conventional victory, which occurs invariably in the annals of history but is related to an important revelation", he added. Then the Scripture says they entered the tomb and saw something even more alarming; they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side of where Jesus' body had been laid, looking like he was expecting them. The resurrection of Christ brought new hope of eternal salvation for Christians.

"As the resurrection morning brought a day of joy and laughter back to the disciples, the future years shall be full of abundance in Nigeria".

"Normally during Easter we have a family reunion, with cousins who live in Al Ain.other family will call up or Whatsapp Easter message". They celebrated Easter Sunday for the first time since 2014. Both agreed that the religious aspect of the holiday was important.

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In Bangarupalem town, the Rural Organisation for Poverty Eradication Services (ROPES) conducted the Easter at the CSI Church.

The Easter candle is also lit that night, Pittard said. "After office I (always) go out with my wife and sons".

Shahid said those who exploited religion to achieve nefarious designs were definitely on the wrong path as the real service to humanity was the practice of welfare through love, peace and goodwill.

Pope Francis marked the role of Syria in the celebration of Easter while he cherished the traditional day in Rome.

He said this on Sunday in his Easter Message signed by his Special Assistant (Media & Communications), Adebayo Oladeji.

The two reminded the Christians that without resurrection, there would be no hope and future.

The Jewett Memorial Baptist Church constructed by missionaries from the USA witnessed a huge congregation as pastor Rev. A. John Prabakar conducted a special mass.

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