Correspondent
The three-day 12th triennial convention of Angami Catholic Union (ACU) came to an end Sunday, here at Christ King Church following the celebration of the Holy Mass by the Bishop of Kohima, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil.
In his homily, the Bishop said the eighth day after Easter, also known as the Octave of Easter, was celebrated as the Divine Mercy Sunday across the world by the Catholics.
Making a reference to the three Bible passages, which were read ahead of the sermon, the Bishop said it was a reminder of God’s infinite love and mercy.
He said that the disciples of Christ, with the spirit of truth, were sent to continue the mission and to further reveal the works of God to the world.
In this regard, he challenged the believers to live by the truth saying that there should be no compromise to live the faith—which is a gift of God.
Like the Christ who showed his wounds and made the disciples touch it when they doubted His resurrection from the death, the Bishop said that one should not be ashamed of the wounds they carry. Although wounds may symbolise fragility, he said that one should allow the touch of Christ in their lives to heal the brokenness within.
Without the Church and the community of believers, he said that Christ’s touch and healing will be invisible. Urging the believers to be missionary disciples of Christ, the Bishop reminded that one’s integrity is a fundamental testimony to the others.
The service was led by ACU president, Lhousarovi Paul, while Angami Catholic Women Association (ACWA) president, Kikrusonuo Clara, interpreted the homily into Tenyidie.
Angami Catholic Youth Association (ACYA) president, Kelhouzasie Lawrence, ACU general secretary Ruokuophreü Rose, and the Dean of Science at St. Joseph’s College Jakhama, Rev. Fr. Thejalhoulie Solo, performed the three readings respectively. ACWA general secretary Asatuoü Christina, administered the prayer of the faithful.
The three-day triennial convention was hosted by Christ the King Church (CKC), Kohima Village.
Sunday’s attendance of more than 3000 believers was the highest during the convention.
ACU elects new team of office bearers
A new team of ACU office bearers for the tenure 2022-2025, led by Nosazol Charles as the president took charge of the office after being blessed by the Bishop.
The team consists of five members including vice president-Neirialie Carlus general secretary-Kenneth Punyü, joint secretary-Rokoshüno Angela Zao and treasurer-Kekhriesenuo Christina.
The executive council members of the ACU are representatives from all the five ranges.
In his remark the newly appointed president Nosazol Charles exuded confidence in the new team and assured their best services towards the Union. He also sought the support of the people in the various activities of the Union which will be carried out for the greater glory of god.
Representatives from the Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) also attended the service while ACU Adviser R Rocus Chasie, briefed the gathering on the initiative of the union in translating and bringing out a Bible in Tenyidie, which is in progress.
The service concluded with a note of gratitude proposed by ACU treasurer George Kire, and the final benediction by St. Peter and Paul Church Zhadima catechist, Pezachülie Philip.