In Nasarawa Bishop marries109 couples

Most Rev. Mathew Audu, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Saturday in Masaka married 109 couples and encouraged in-laws not to meddle in their issues.


Audu, who was on his third pastoral visit to St. Martin`s Catholic Church, Masaka, spoke to relatives of the new couples to permit them to build their marriages.

``As newly wedded couples, you must love each other just as Christ Jesus loved the church and died to set souls free.
``You must respect each other's feelings; care for each other, share views and reason together in peace and unity.
``You must not allow a third party to come into your matter; always invite God to intervene in your case.
``Ensure that you are coordinated in all your dealings and make the word of God your standard, your pillar, your faith and your hope.
``If you can keep these entire commandments, your marriage will be perfect and other couples will want to copy from you,’’ he said.

 The Bishop, who additionally affirmed 1,390 loyal, favored 56 Eucharistic Ministers and 76 lectors, saying the gift would reinforce their confidence.

``The Catholic Church sees confirmation as a rite in which grace falls on the person confirmed as they announce their commitment to God and the Church,’’ he said.

 Earlier, Rev. Fr. Jude Maigari, Parish Priest of the parish, said that the mass wedding was a culture imbibed by the church to enable couples with little finances wed in the church.

He urged the couples to regard the guidance given by the diocesan saying it would help them to live in peace and congruity.