By Vincent Ujumadu

Awka—THE Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, has urged Nigerians to pray for a change of heart among those who take glory in violence, so that they may learn to love their fellow human beings as Christ did.

In his Christmas message in Awka, Anambra State, yesterday, the Bishop observed that it was through a life of mercy, forgiveness and commitment to the good of others that the nation could enjoy a lasting peace.

He said: “Forgiveness is an expression of the mercy of God. God has forgiven us in Christ because of His bounteous and boundless mercy. He enjoins us to show the same to others.

“Thus, He teaches us that we can obtain the mercy of God if we forgive others. This way, Jesus reminds us of the need not to take things for granted or do things the way we like, believing that God will always forgive us.

“God tasks us to strive with good deeds in order to appropriate and tap from this ocean of the mercy of God already brought to our reach through Christ Jesus.”