Be faithful to your religion – Fr. Chinagorom

Christ’s faithful have been enjoined to always remain faithful to their religion and not junketing from one church to the other seeking for miracles.

Rev. Fr. Dr. Longinus C. Chinagorom gave this injunction on Sunday, November 10, 2013 while delivering a homily to mark the two years anniversary of Queen of Peace Catholic Parish Egbeada, Owerri.

Fr. Chinagorom reminded the faithful in his homily that no power is greater than that of God.  He encouraged them to have faith in God, avoid over dependence on material things but look forward to the spiritual things in order to attain heaven.

He made it known that heaven is made up of metaphysical qualities and advised all to surrender their lives to God because he who gives his life to God is much valuable.

The clergyman advised the people to diffuse the idea of deceiving themselves with different waters all in the name of ‘holy water’, to solve their problems but to pray fervently to God who hears and answers all prayers and dedicate themselves to God in whom all created things belong.

The event featured a 2-day retreat for the parishioners, adoration, launching of the Stations of the Cross, blessing of the chapel, unveiling of the altar and football match.

The Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. John Opara commended the active participation of the parishioners who through their prompt response the anniversary became a success.  He thanked God who made it possible for them to erect an altar and a magnificent chapel.

Speaking with THE LEADER, Miss Ogechi Iwu, a parishioner stated that Queen of Peace Catholic Church Egbeada was carved out as a station by late Bishop Emeritus of Owerri Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Mark Unegbu in 1992.

The Archbishop A.J.V. Obinna proclaimed Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Station a parish in 2008 and followed it up with official inauguration on October 31, 2011.

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