Chistian faithful lauds cleric for showing love to his congregation admist economic downturn in the country

Christian faithful in Cross River State has lauded a Catholic cleric, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Bekomson for his unending show of love to his Congregation admist the economic downturn widely felt in the country.

Most recent among such show of love, was when the priest beckoned on members of his congregation who can afford one thousand naira to come and put it in the offertory box. When they did, he invited those who were in need to step forward and take the money. It was gathered that huge number of people from the congregation rushed out for the money.

According to Magdalene (surname withheld) who spoke to our correspondent, "it was such a very emotional moment. You could see people who were not sure of their next meals running out to take at least, a thousand naira. For some of them, it was a golden opportunity. We thanked our priest for that inspiration and we pray for more of God's direction and blessings upon his life. "

Also speaking, Samuel (surname withheld), praised the initiative of the cleric at this period when people need money, no matter how small to survive. "I thank our Reverend Father for that initiative because it is really tough with so many people including myself. We are not asking for much from the government. All we need is just little money to survive. Since the government has failed us, we have found succour in church."

Our correspondent gathered that the cleric in past and recent times has been embarking on charity outings where he gathers foods, clothes and other items for the needy within and outside his Chaplaincy.

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