By Ifeoma Aniagbado
The Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development has organized special Lenten Season prayers to seek the face of God in its activities.
The Lenten Season is a time set aside by the Christendom for prayers, fasting and almsgiving.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Ifeatu Emeodi organized the Holy Mass officiated
by the Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ngozika Estate Awka, Rev. Fr. Chigozie Jidere to remind the staff of the need for deeper conversion and renewed friendship with God through self denial and reflection on the words of God.
The Holy Mass was celebrated at the Ministry’s main hall on February 25.
In his homily, the cleric explained that Lenten period is the time for one to examine his or her life, and enjoined the staff to work with peace and unity in order to achieve progress in the ministry activities.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Agha-Mba thanked Fr. Jidere for celebrating the Holy Mass for the ministry and promised that they will keep to the words of God preached to the staff.
He commended the Permanent Secretary Mr. Emeodi for bringing the staff closer to God and also called on the staff of the ministry to put the word of God into practice.
Ifeoma is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
