A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Malachy Maduewesi, has urged Christians not to be discouraged by the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but to take strength in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Maduewesi, of Catholic Diocese of Awka, the Anambra state capital, said on Sunday in Abuja, that God had a way of turning even diseases and problems around for good.
According to him, the lockdown, occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, will pave way for healing of people, both physically and psychologically.
He said pandemics have always paved ways, not only for a cure but also, for some many discoveries, citing the example of the pandemic that occurred between and 1918 and 1920.
He noted that many families were suffering from selfishness and everybody was forced to stay at home and reflect, in order to pave way for the future.
“People are now taking their personal lives and families very seriously.
“At least, 70 percent of people are at home in most countries. It has been a wonderful opportunity for families to reunite.
“So many people must have learnt a lot of lessons. Although it might have weakened us, it will definitely make us stronger afterwards. The epidemic will surely not be the end of the human race,’’ he said.
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According to the cleric, the experience from the pandemic will help humanity to re-examine their style of living and ways to improve their lives.
Maduewesi said that Christians should see Easter celebrations as the hallmark of living, adding“ if we die with Christ, we will live with Him.
“Let us be hopeful. God will intervene, just as He intervened in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
“He will definitely intervene in the COVID-19 pandemic and it will be a thing of the past,’’ he prayed.
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