SOUTH SUDAN: Accept mistakes and desist from evil doings to realize peace, south Sudanese told

Msgr. Thomas Oliha, Apostolic Administrator Diocese of Torit

South Sudanese have been called upon to recognize the importance of humanity and desist from evil doings so as to realize peace in the country.

Speaking to Radio Emmanuel upon arrival from Acholi for Peace Dialogue organized by South Sudan Development Association in Parajok last week, Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Torit Monsignor Thomas Oliha Atia said it was mandatory for all South Sudanese to accept their mistakes and to be open to the national dialogue for the sake of peace.

Monsignor Oliha revealed that, the church is disturbed by the disunity of Acholi community that led to conflicts and displacements of majority in Parjok denouncing April looting in Parjok that has left the area in unstable position. He also confirmed that the incident greatly affected Church activities in the area.

Meanwhile, the Catholic Bishop of Tombura-Yambio Rt. Rev. Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala has called on Christians to strengthen their faith in God by committing to serve Him through their action and words adding that, faith in action shows itself in care and helping the needy.

According to reports by Radio Anisa, Bishop Eduardo emphasized on the importance of knowing God in dream, holiness and Sacred Heart of Jesus that teaches Christians how to live peacefully as followers of Christ. “The feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds Christians of their knowledge of God and his dreams about people he created to live good life. He said

He advised the members of Sacred Heart and other apostolic groups to portray the good image of Christianity and to reflect on the meaningful life of the Church, homes and the community at large.

Bishop Eduardo appealed to all people who committed themselves to serve God to be peace makers and lovers of God.

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Source: CRN