Use Easter to avoid greed

March 25, 2008
Story: Vincent Adedze, Tamale
THE Catholic Archbishop of Tamale, the Most Rev Gregory Ebo Kpiebaya, has asked Ghanaians, particularly Christians, to use the Easter occasion to reflect on their lives and avoid negative tendencies like greed, hatred and arrogance.
“There is the need for us to use this period to change from our misdeeds and avoid amassing wealth to the extent that we no longer care for each other or extend a hand of friendship to the less privileged in society,” the archbishop stressed.
Addressing an Easter vigil at the OLA Cathedral in Tamale at the weekend to mark the occasion, the Most Rev Kpiebaya stated that “Easter is a celebration of joy and marks a new beginning in the life of Christians; if there is sadness in your family just kill it with joy”.
He equally paid glowing tribute to all the saints of the church in Africa and other parts of the world for laying down their lives, in order that the name of Christ would be preserved.
“This season has made it possible for us to conquer sin; the death and resurrection of Christ is victory for us and we must reciprocate the love that Jesus Christ has for man by leading selfless lives,“ the archbishop pointed out.
Other churches in the metropolis like the Fountain Gate Chapel and the Church of Pentecost also marked the occasion with such activities at Easter conventions and special church services.
While some residents attended church activities, others patronised social activities like night jams over the weekend. Event organisers told this reporter that patronage at the various nightclubs was very encouraging compared to last year's.