Kohima, January 7 (MExN): The Couples for Christ (CFC), an international Catholic lay ecclesial movement, whose call is to renew and strengthen Christian values in the lives of couples, held its first ever prayer assembly at Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Kohima on January 6.
Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima in his address appreciated Marcus and Vincent for pioneering the movement in Kohima Diocese. The Bishop in his speech urged all to bring the value of the gospel in their family through fear of God. Bishop also blessed newly elected unit members of CFC at the end of his talk.
Fr. Niesalhou Carolus, Vicar General and parish priest of Cathedral, spoke on the theme, ‘A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit, (Matthew 7:17-28).
Apart from the talks, there was also sharing of the testimonies by the couples. A total of 80 members belonging to different units (Couples for Christ (CFC), Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD), Servants of the Lord (SOLD), and Single for Christ (SFC)), hailing from Kohima, Rüsoma, Phesama and Lazami participated in the programme.
