By Kyamanduma Patrick,
Peace in the former Belgium colony, the Democratic Republic of Congo, dominates the prayer intentions of the country’s Christian Pilgrims to Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine in Namugongo this year.
Speaking to our reporter before setting off from Kasese cathedral parish Church last evening, Ms. Zeferina Katungu Mulenjya, one of about fifty Pilgrims from the DR Congo said indiscriminate abductions and killings, and illegal detentions, including that of her son and other innocent civilians were at the top on her prayer intentions that need the intercession of the Uganda Martyrs. Ms. Zeferina speaking……
Ms. Eliza Ktungu Mulekya, another Congolese Pilgrim from Lubero Zone in Butembo-Beni Diocese said she had dedicated the Holy journey to God for forgiveness of their sins and for the Creator to pacify their country that has kept in bloodshed for decades. Ms. Mulekya speaking…
Mzee Augustine Yalala, 83, a Christian from Isango Catholic Church in Kasanga Parish and a seemingly composed and strong oldest foot pilgrim from the Diocese of Kasese said he dedicated his time and holy journey to Namugongo to strengthen his faith after being baptized into the Catholic faith at an old age. Mzee Yalala speaking……
Suizin Baluku, a primary seven candidate at Kitalikibi primary school in Mpondwe-Lhubiriha town council and Keneth jila, a P.5 primary pupil at Nyamwamba primary school in Kasese Municipality dedicated their journey for wisdom in and outside class, blessings to their family incomes and faith in Christ. Mr. Suzini and Mr. Kenneth…
Close to 300 Pilgrims, 47 of whom are from the Diocese of Butembo-Beni in DR Congo set off from Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Kasese under the guard of Uganda police Forces. END.