The two-day golden jubilee celebrations of Angami Catholic Women Association (ACWA) began at Christ the King Church, Kohima Village, on Saturday, under the theme “Lord, let me be a channel of grace”. Speaking on the jubilee theme, Rev Sr Rita Miasalhou, SCCG, narrated how the Bible teaches that Mary was blessed by God and chosen to be the mother of Jesus.
She said the Virgin Mary, “blessed among women”, served as an example for mothers as she listened and obeyed the Lord, and was an example and channel of God’s grace. Making biblical references, the speaker highlighted the power that a mother’s prayer holds and urged the congregation of women to strengthen their families and the church through prayer and devotion.
She also encouraged the women to uphold their families, community and the people in need of prayer, especially countries affected by war and natural calamities. The inaugural was chaired by former ACWA president, Ahieno Janet, while lighting of the jubilee candle was done by, ACWA spiritual director and parish priest, Mary Help of Christians Cathedral Church, Rev Fr Vemedo Joseph.
The Jubilee Choir, comprising of 132 mothers from five churches, presented the jubilee anthem with Medotseinuo Joan as the pianist. On behalf of the host church, Dr Kiyasetuo Stephen Vizo welcomed the congregation.
Convenor of the golden jubilee organising committee, Kikrusonuo Clara, highlighted about the preparations for the jubilee. The session concluded with a prayer led by Rokono Rita.
In the second session, Fr Vemedo Joseph, delivered the jubilee message and the co-convenor, Khrieneinuo Angela chaired the session. Jubilee choir presented a special number with Khriesetuonuo Cynthia as the pianist and Neichürieno Bridget said the final prayer.