Mark Recounts Blessings At Xmas

President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, yesterday took stock of the achievements of the Senate and attributed the successes recorded to the divine guidance and nurturing of the Almighty God.

Senator Mark at the 2013 Carol service organized by St. Mulumba Catholic Chaplaincy, Apo Abuja, said the year 2013 has been filled with challenges in both political and socio-economical circle but applauded his colleagues and religious leaders across the divide for upholding the sanctity of good brotherliness among Nigerians.

The Senate President who was overwhelmed by the large turn-out of worshipers at the Carol service charged Nigerians to reaffirm their faith in God and continue to pray for the nation and her leaders.

He said; “Christmas comes only once in a year, this year’s celebration is here again and we give glory to the Almighty God for His love and goodness over our life and country.

“All we can do as humans is to be of good faith and work according to the purpose of the Lord, to be our brothers keeper and live a life full of passion to be of help to others.”

Senator Mark however tasked Nigerians to be modest in this festive season saying, festivity will come and go, but we should always be mindful of need to remember the less privileged.

He congratulated the people and prayed to God to make the season a memorable one.

Earlier, the Arch Bishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan in the homily admonished Nigerians to live in harmony with one another, adding that our lives should be exemplary to the rest of the world to see.

Cardinal Onaiyekan commended the organizers of the Carol service saying it was the first Carol service he is attending this year and prayed for peace during and after the festivity.

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Paul Mumeh, Chief Press Secretary to the President of the Senate