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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
A Catholic Priest, Rev Fr Gabriel Tyoga has called for prayers for all leaders across the world, particularly for Pope Leo XIV, to enable him lead the church in the path of justice and peace.
Rev Tyoga made the call during a homily to celebrate the Good Shepherd Sunday, also known as Vocation Sunday, yesterday, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Nyon, Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
The cleric, who highlighted the importance of praying and supporting leaders, said they would be better focused towards achieving set goals.
He re-echoed the saying that, “Everything rises and falls on leaders,” saying this powerful disposition tells us how much influence the leaders have on those that are following. “So, if you support a good leader, he will do well,” he added.
He cautioned those who are in the habit of frustrating good governance or efforts of good leaders, urging them to pray for and support them in their quest to offer good leadership to the people.
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According to him, “A leader is one associated with the guidance and inspiration of others towards achieving a set of goals or objectives. A leader must be in one accord with those he is leading.
“So, this Sunday is known as Good Shepherd Sunday or Vocation Sunday. It is not just about the religious but all those that are called to serve as leaders in the church, in the family, in schools, in government and in society.”
On the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Tyoga prayed God to give him the grace to be a good Shepherd after His heart. He said: “We pray for the new shepherd that was elected for us last week, the Roman Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. We pray for him to lead the Catholic Church and Christianity in the whole world well.
“May the Holy Spirit assist the new Pontiff to be the shepherd after the heart of Jesus Christ and to lead the church in the path of justice and peace.” He further explained that, “Today is a day we pray for a good Shepherd in government, in Church and in society, who will lead the sheep to a better life on earth and in heaven.
“We also use the day to pray for existing shepherds in their works and those intending to lead, for more grace, strength and greater commitment to work and to serve.
“We also celebrate those who have shepherded us well by touching our lives directly and indirectly, praying that they would continue the good work they are doing for humanity.”
