Kohima, March 26 (MExN): The Angami Catholic Youth Association (ACYA) held ‘Way of the Cross’ on March 25 at Cathedral Church premises in Kohima.
In his address, Medoneisa Marcus, ACYA President urged the faithful to reflect and meditate on the agony of Jesus carrying his cross to Mount Calvary. “Way of the cross is one of the best ways for the Catholic to experience the sufferings of our Lord Jesus and His Love for us,” he stated.
After ‘Way of the Cross’, a thought for reflection was delivered by Spiritual Director, ACYA Rev. Fr. Vemedo Joseph Kezo, who exhorted the youth to be always prompt to say yes to the Holy Spirit, a press release from ACYA stated. “Evangelization in the church was brought by the youth. It was not by the priests, pastors, nuns but by the zealous youth. Therefore, youths present are commission to evangelize in each own respective parishes or villages. Youths are the backbone of the church and the society. Youths are the future leaders,” he added.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Kevizase Edward, ACYA representative to Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM). Medochü-o Martin invoked God’s blessing and Petekhriezo Francis, Catechist, SFS Church, led the benediction.
Altogether, 145 delegates from 5 Angami Catholic Regions participated in the ‘Way of the Cross’, which marks the 40 days of Lenten Season, it was informed.
