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Christians have been called to shift from despair to hope by placing their trust in Jesus as the Resurrection and the Life.
Rev. Father Henry Barekye, the assistant parish priest at Christ the King Church in Rukungiri, delivered the message during Sunday’s Mass.
He encouraged believers to embrace the metaphor of “rolling away the stones” — removing obstacles such as guilt, old grudges, and fear that hinder the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives.
Fr. Barekye also urged the faithful to rely on the Holy Spirit, citing Romans 8:8-11, which reminds believers that the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead dwells within them, giving life to their mortal bodies and enabling them to live by faith.
He further highlighted the promise of God’s restoration, referencing Ezekiel 37:12-14, which assures that God will open the graves of His people and bring them back to life, offering hope in times of sorrow or spiritual despair.
Concluding his homily, Fr. Barekye called on Christians to embrace compassion and introspection, emphasizing care for those who mourn, as Jesus did for Lazarus, and encouraging inner renewal through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the weeks leading up to Holy Week.
