Ignatius Kaigama, bishop of Abuja Catholic diocese, says
coronavirus has has reduced humanity to same level.
Addressing reporters after celebrating Palm Sunday at Our
Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Garki, Abuja, he said the pandemic had
forced humanity to see everyone as equal and helpless without God.
The mass was celebrated in an empty church as the few
members who came for the service were asked to leave the church following
government’s order banning any gathering.
“The disease has reduced us to one level. The mighty and
small nations have all been reduced to the same level with all feeling the hit
and unable to do much about it.
“The pandemic has taught us that we must come together to
conquer the ills of the society.
“All nations, big or small, developed and undeveloped, poor
and rich, have seen that technology cannot do much. Everyone is running from
pillar to post in search of safety.
“Clearly, it is a new beginning for humanity. It means we
must return to the golden rule of love and respect for one another. Above all,
it has shown that God is on the throne and all must return to Him.”
Kaigama commended the federal government for putting in
place measures to contain the disease, but urged handlers of palliative
measures to ensure they reached the poor, the hungry and the helpless.
He particularly advised those saddled with sharing items meant
for the vulnerable people against the temptation to seek to gain from the
global misfortune.
“It should never be about what we can gain from the
situation. It should be about what we can contribute to the system,” he said.
He also urged Nigerians to obey the stay-at-home order of
the federal government.
“No one should dare the government. No one should accuse
government of being harsh be cause it has locked up the cities. All the
measures are for the safety of all and we should be seen as being respectful of
constituted authority,” he said.
He urged Christians to pray for an end to the scourge, and
urged those saddled with implementing the lockdown order to handle Nigerians
with respect and civility.
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