Archbishop Stanley Ntagali has declared a nationwide season of fervent prayer and fasting for Uganda as the festive season draws in. He has warned that society is drifting “into a state of godlessness, lawlessness and perverse disregard of human life and dignity.”
This was said as he delivered his 2017 Christmas Message at a press briefing in the Capital- Kampala on Thursday.
He called upon all Churches in Uganda and all believers in Christ to bear the burden upon ourselves, to “stand in the gap” on behalf of the nation and its people.
“I want to call upon all of us to turn our concerns for the state of our nation Uganda – and even our neighboring countries – into prayer. We are living with political upheavals, anarchy, and often incidents of mysterious killings, deaths, and perverse behavioral living.” he said.
“Join me in a time of intensive spiritual preparation at the same time as we do our shopping and other preparations. The prophet Isaiah prophesied with these words: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Now, more than ever, we need this “Prince of Peace” to be our “wonderful counselor” and “Everlasting Father.” And, for the government to be “upon his shoulder.” He stated.
He called for humility during this season, expected to run 7 days, starting 18th to 24th December 2017 – also appeal to all Churches to hold daily Morning Glory prayers, lunch hour prayers and evening prayers throughout that week “to seek God’s face and intervention on behalf of our nation.”
“May this be a Christmas to remember because the Christians of Uganda prayed fervently for the Child to be born, whose “name shall be called Wonderful counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” he said.
The Most Rev. Stanley Ntagali also reminded all Church of Uganda Bishops to observe the ban on the making of lay and clergy canons, which was resolved at the 23rd Provincial Assembly in August 2016.
“Any installations of canons after August 2016 are considered illegal,” he noted.
