The Assistant Parish Priest of St. Francis of Assisi while sending his Christmas message calls on Christians to prepare and follow the footsteps of Jesus Christ.
Father Lazarus Olia Wani urges Christians to clean their hearts from evil deeds through repenting as Christ did.
He says Jesus is the prince of peace and divinity.
Father Olia advises Christians to imitate St. John the Baptist in preaching about repentance and forgiveness from hatred, divisions among others.
He says conflict and misunderstandings still remains the major challenges holding the country back from progressing.
The Assistant Parish Priest says every creation on Earth is preparing to receive Jesus Christ on 25th December.
Father Lazarouz Olia was speaking to Radio Emmanuel at St. Francis of Asisi parish in Nimule on Monday.