[ 2015-04-18 ]

Roman Father Weeps For Ghana
Most Reverend Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye, Vice
President of the Africa Bishops Conference of the
Roman Catholic Church, has observed Ghana’s
development has been impeded.

The renowned man of God, who has travelled
extensively on the African continent, said
countries that lack natural resources are
developing at a faster rate than Ghana.

He categorically attributed situation to the lack
of fear of God by the citizens, especially people
who have been placed in positions of authority to
lead the country to affluence.

Since the fear of God is not imbibed in the
leaders, they don’t consider the people they
rule first in decisions that they take, and the
situation has retarded the growth of the country.

Most Rev. Yaw Anokye charged Ghanaians,
especially, the youth, who are the future leaders,
to seek the face of God in all their endeavours in
order to significantly improve their lives and the
country.

He disclosed this while addressing congregants at
the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Tarkwa
Maakro on Sunday during this year’s annual
Catholic Archdiocese of Kumasi Youth Council Day.

The day has been set aside by the Catholic Church
to celebrate the youth in the church. During such
events, seminars and other insightful programmes
are held where the youth are addressed by seasoned
men of God.

Rev. Father James Boakye Agyeman, the Parish
Priest, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, sternly
cautioned the youth, notably students, against
indulging in occultism which is on the ascendancy
in the various tertiary institutions.

He described occultism was Satanic, stating that
it could lead to murder, suicide and immorality
and admonished the youth and the entire citizenry
to avoid occultism in order to sustain peace.

Rev. Father Boakye Agyeman also warned the youth
to refrain from smoking of Indian hemp and
cigarette, as well as consumption of alcohol and
cocaine.

Most of the unemployed youth engage in immoral
acts such as prostitution and usage of narcotics
due to frustration, urging government to
prioritize job creation for the youth.

The event’s theme was based on Mathew 5:8 which
states “Blessed are the pure in heart, they
shall see God.”

Catholic youth from various parts of the Ashanti
region attended the event.

Source - Daily Guide

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