Comparing Catholic Church to others, unhealthy

Obaapanyin Sarfo-Ababio

Catholics have been entreated to cease comparing the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church with other churches since the Catholic church was founded on tradition, long history, and sacraments, Obaapanyin Agatha Ama Sarfo-Ababio has advised.

Instead of indulging in these superficial comparisons, Obaapanyin Sarfo-Ababio, a Past National President of the St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society, asked Catholics to be proud of the Church and appreciate the sacraments and her Social Teachings.

She made these remarks during a session at the 8^th Biennial Diocesan Congress of the St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Society in the Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese, held at the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa.

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She bemoaned instances where even some Catholics jumped from one church to the other, seeking miracles, prophesies, and favours, and argued that often “our ears are too itchy to hear these prosperity messages” to the extent that we belittle the treasures we have in the Catholic Church.

“The Catholic Church is unique and a force to reckon with” she stated but lamented how some Catholics were not fully utilizing these treasures in the sacraments and the opportunities the Church avails to the faithful to encounter the Lord.

Obaapanyin Sarfo-Ababio, therefore advised Catholics, especially the youth and women to be firm in their faith and strive to learn more about the Church, which has a long history, as well as be abreast with her social teachings and fully participate in the celebration of the sacraments.

She observed that pastors of these one-man churches in town cannot be compared to Catholic Priests who have been well prepared for years before being ordained to lead the people of God.

“As much as we crave for changes within the church, we should be mindful of the culture of the church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit” she stated.

Likewise, Mr. Anthony Mensah, a Coordinator of Biblical Apostolate, encouraged members of the Society to never look down on themselves and never stop praying, but to trust God at all times to make them the salts of the world.

That there is a solution to every challenge, he advised members to deepen their faith and appreciate the sacraments of the Church, as well as embrace the values of truthfulness and honesty in their dealings.

Similarly, Mr. Appiah Kubi, a renowned broadcaster in an exhortation on the topic: Of the Lost Coin (Lk. 15:8), urged members of the society to strive to do their best while seeking the face of God.

“Although your dedication and service in society might go unnoticed,” he reminded them that God will not forget them.

To find their lost coins in all their endeavours, Mr. Appiah Kubi entreated Christians to always lighten their lamps with Jesus Christ, sweep their house to put in order, and seek diligently and pray effectively until they find their coin.

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