Trust God, engage in spiritual warfare against poverty, Zombo clergy tell faithful
Paidha town parish priest, the Rev. Isaac Rwothomio of the Goli Central Archdeaconry, Nebbi Diocese, urged the assembly to toil diligently and overcome poverty.
Rev. Isaac Rwothomio, the Parish Priest of Paidha town Parish Church Of Uganda , Goli Central Archdeaconry, Nebbi Diocese preaching at St Paul church of Uganda Mvungu on Christmas day. (Photo by Edna Piyic)
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As the faithful gathered to rejoice Jesus Christ's birthday, church leaders in Zombo district delivered Christmas messages emphasising victory over poverty through faith, diligence and reliance on divine grace.
The Church leaders on December 25, 2025, asked Christians to trust in the Almighty God and engage in spiritual warfare against poverty, that they might experience the abundant life promised in Christ Jesus (John 10:10), enabling heartfelt worship and glorification of the Lord.
In their homilies, clergy rallied the congregation to conquer poverty through Godly labour, warning that their adversary deploys the spirit of poverty to erode hope, severing souls from intimate fellowship with God.
Paidha town parish priest, the Rev. Isaac Rwothomio of the Goli Central Archdeaconry, Nebbi Diocese, urged the assembly to toil diligently and overcome poverty.
"Strive to live in true freedom under God's sovereignty," he said.
"When poverty comes in, you are rendered powerless, and the Devil exploits this weakness. Use the strength and vitality graciously given by God to work hard, vanquishing poverty and claiming your spiritual independence."
Delivering his Christmas homily themed: Hallelujah, God with His People", inspired by Isaiah 7:14 and Luke 10:18-20, where Christ affirms authority over Satan and bestows it upon believers, Rwothomio urged Christians to embrace God's presence through the Incarnation, reminding the faithful of their God-given dominion to triumph over evil forces.
He encouraged using this holy day to "grasp the truth of salvation," for Jesus came purposefully to liberate humanity from captivity (Luke 4:18-19).
Rwothomio further warned believers to remain vigilant, "with eyes spiritually awakened," as the devil prowls relentlessly seeking ruin. He advised against preoccupation with carnal desires or material excess, instead advocating soul preparation through righteousness, love, and humility.
Reject immorality
At Christ the King Catholic Church in Paidha Town, the Rev. Father Francis Ledhi addressed hundreds at the Christmas dawn Mass, imploring them to "reject immorality and embrace industrious living," while cautioning against lavish spending amid festive preparations.
Faithful Respond with Joy and Resolve
Ivan Mungujakisa, from Pakadha Church of Uganda in Abanga, shared post-service experience, urging brethren to celebrate in peace and fiscal prudence, mindful of upcoming school demands.
Abednegu Godson of St Paul Church, Mvungu, affirmed the preaching on poverty, noting its destructive pull away from devoted discipleship in Christ and the Church.
Good luck, a believer at St Paul church Mvungu, said, "It is true poverty is being used by the Devil to demoralise believers, we need to work hard to fight poverty".
The celebration at St Paul Church of Uganda, Mvungu, in Paidha town parish, was livened by a spirited choir performance, elevated by a newly acquired bass guitar, filling the packed sanctuary with melodious hymns of praise.
"Always stand ready to serve the Lord, for we have every reason to rejoice in His Nativity," Rwothomio said, reminding the faithful of the enemy's opposition to God's children.
Zombo Resident District Commissioner Festus Ayikobua echoed calls for believers to draw nearer to Christ in remembrance on this blessed day, while urging vigilance for personal security.