LENT: We need to fast from noise, entertainment – Bishop Ezeonyia

The Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, Most Rev. V.V. Ezeonyia has called on Christians to use this Lenten period to fast from noise, television and other forms of entertainment. In his 2014 Lenten Message, titled: “Yearly Attitude Adjustment”, the Bishop said” “Lent is a time for our Yearly Attitude Adjustment.  For this, God gives us the spiritual tools of almsgiving, prayer and fasting for bringing cold embers back to life”. He warned that: “A gift is nothing without the love that animates it and the fraternal bonds it animates.  Alms bring us closer to God.  The service of charity belongs to the very nature of the Church.  It is a lively expression of God’s solicitude…

Aba Diocese ends Education Week

The Catholic Diocese of Aba has rounded off activities marking this year’s Education Week.  It is the 9th in the series.  The theme for this year was “Catholic Education and Sports”.  The climax of the event took place on February 24 at Christ the King School field.  Rex Aba, the Diocesan newspaper said it was well attended by some priests, parents, teachers and students from Catholic schools in the diocese. As is customary, the celebration began with a Mass before field events. In his address titleded, “Catholic Education and Sports”, the Diocesan Education Director, Rev. Fr. Jephthah Asuoha expressed his gratitude to God Almighty and Most Rev. V.V. Ezeonyia (C.S.S.), Bishop of Aba Diocese.  He…