Bishop Nandaah urges Christians to embrace peace on Good Friday

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Bishop Wilson Nandaah of Mbale Diocese has urged Christians to use Good Friday as an opportunity to embrace peace, unity, and reconciliation.

His messages focused on ending violence, promoting peace, and encouraging Christians to practice love, forgiveness, and emotional stability during times of national conflict or suffering.

Bishop Nandaah also called for a peaceful 2026, emphasising that violence is a sign of backwardness.

In his message, he included a plea for prayers for peace in the Middle East.

“You should learn to forgive and forget. Love is the source of peace. Even at the brink of death, forgive as Jesus did to his tormentor,” Bishop Nandaah said.

He urged Christians to observe Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, viewed as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's sins.

Despite the sorrow associated with this day, he explained that it is considered "good" because it represents God's immense love and the path to salvation, ultimately leading to the resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Christians believe that Jesus, as the Son of God, willingly suffered and died to bear the sins of humanity, fulfilling prophecy.

Good Friday serves as a profound day of reflection for Christians, offering them an opportunity to meditate on the sacrifice made for their faith before celebrating the resurrection.

After the morning prayers, hundreds of Christians at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Mbale City were sent off by Bishop Wilson Nandaah around 10 a.m. for the Way of the Cross through the city.

The Christians, armed with a cross, chanted songs of praise and forgiveness as they proceeded on their journey.