The Catholic
Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has given Christians a task ahead
of the 2019 general elections.
The cleric
called on Christians all over the country to pray for peace, free and fair
polls in 2019.
He made the
call on Saturday in his homily at the stage two of the new Cathedral building
of the Twelve Apostles, St. Pope Johnpaul II (Papal Ground) Karsana District,
Kubwa Expressway, Abuja.
The Cardinal
pointed out that there was the need for peace in Nigeria, before, during and
after 2019 general elections.
“Let us keep
praying for an end to the killings, violence being perpetrated with deadly
weapons, or cold indifference,” he said.
“May our
homes, our nation, and countries around the world become havens of peace; let
us pray to the Lord.
“Let us pray
for the grace to see every human being as a child of God, regardless of race,
language or culture.
“Let us pray
to the Lord for the strength to teach our children how to resolve differences
non-violently and respectfully, and the courage to model it in our own
behavior, let us pray to the Lord.”
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