By Khemis Van Bismarck
The Catholic Diocese of Yei has celebrated Chrism Mass on Tuesday just two days after Palm Sunday within Holy week
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yei; Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo in his homily to the congregation explains that the day is shifted from Thursday to Tuesday due to pastoral reasons and to allow priests who minister from distance places to celebrate the Lord’s supper on Thursday evening.
The prelate narrates that in the ancient times the day is celebrated together with the Lord’s Supper in the evening hours until when it was separated with guidance from the leadership of the church in the 20th century, during the times of Pope Pius and to morning hour to allow Christian involvement.
The Bishop turned to the anointed priests and advised them to draw closer to the Christian community to give them hope especially in the context of South Sudan where many people are subjected to suffering of different kinds.
He calls on the priest to offer consolation and encouragement services in person to those carrying burdens, imitating Jesus Christ amidst challenges.
He urges every citizens to embrace good tidings to enable liberation and happiness and he also mentioned that everybody has a duty to serve God through the power of the Chrism oil received during baptism.
Bishop Alex made these statement during Chrism Mass at Christ the King Cathedral in Yei.