Jinja Christians called to deeper devotion during Holy Week
“We are going into the Holy Week where we shall keep in prayer; let us always fill our church every evening and conclude with an overnight on Friday,” urged Isabirye.
Christians who attended Palm Sunday prayers at Christ's Cathedral Bugembe in Jinja city, northern division. (Photos by Jackie Nambogga)
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Christians have been urged to maintain discipline and actively participate in Holy Week activities as the Lent season draws to a close.
The call was made by the dean of Christ’s Cathedral Bugembe, the Very Rev. Can Dr Joy Mukisa Isabirye, during Palm Sunday prayers at the cathedral in Jinja City, Northern Division.
As they embark on Holy Week ahead of celebrating Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, Isabirye implored Christians to remain prayerful.
Meanwhile, Dr Peter Ekadu, a lecturer from Kyambogo University who was the main preacher, reminded Christians why they celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey.
Known for carrying heavy loads, Ekadu said donkeys symbolise how Jesus carried people’s burdens by dying for their sins.
“People despised this animal, including kings, but Jesus rode on it, and he was welcomed by cheering crowds laying cloaks and palm branches shouting Hosanna and recognising him as the Messiah,” he said.
He said the donkey was humble and gentle like Jesus and urged Christians to accept Jesus to ride in their hearts because they are God’s temple.
“Jesus wants to ride in you, wants you to be satisfied, you should live as if he died yesterday, resurrected this morning and coming today, he urged.
“Many say he has delayed to come; do you know your time? You have bulbs in your houses; do they blow at the same time? It is God who knows your time; we must accept him as our saviour,” he urged.
Ushers improvised seating arrangements as the cathedral filled beyond its 1,000-seat capacity.