By Chioma Nwankwo
The Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Holy Child Zone of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nkpor, on July 11, held its July/August meeting and thanksgiving service at Vigo Potents, a parish outstation, with members encouraged to remain steadfast in prayer, trusting in God for divine restoration.
The gathering brought together parish executives, zonal leaders, CWO members and other church faithful to strengthen their spiritual lives and promote the growth of the Church through unity, service, and devotion.
Delivering the homily, the Parish Vicar, Rev. Fr. Cyprian Nwafor, spoke on the theme, “Divine Restoration,” emphasizing that genuine love remains the foundation of the christian faith.
He urged christians to remain rooted in the word of God, describing it as indispensable for the spiritual growth of every believer.
“Whatever you may have lost in life, only God can restore it without struggle. Divine restoration comes from God alone,” he said.
In her address, the Holy Cross Zone Organizer, Iyom Marymartha Onwugbene, encouraged women to remain persistent in prayer, allowing God to direct every aspect of their lives.
She described women as the mirror of every christian home, urging them to emulate the humility, obedience and self-sacrifice of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The meeting was attended by the Holy Cross Zone Organizer, the Parish CWO President, the Parish CMO President, CMO zonal leaders and the CWO Patron.
The programme was hosted by the Holy Child CWO Zonal Leader, Mrs. Nkechiyere Anyaele (Mmasinachi) and her executive team, whose efforts were commended for the successful organisation of the event.
Highlights of the gathering included the breaking of kolanut, unveiling of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, candlelight procession, presentation of gifts by members, a health talk delivered by Mrs. Nnenna Okudo, auction sales, entertainment and prayers.
The event concluded successfully with renewed spiritual commitment among members and participants.
Chioma Nwankwo is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
