Be compassionate to one another, those suffering, Cleric admonishes Christians

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi
A Catholic priest in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Tyoga, has called on Christians to emulate Jesus Christ by showing genuine compassion to one another, especially those facing difficult situations in life.
Rev. Tyoga, who is in charge of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Nyon, Makurdi, made the call during a homily, on Sunday June 14, 2026, urging the faithful to go beyond mere words of sympathy and offer practical assistance to people in need.
According to him, true compassion is not the type that only says “ehyaaah, sorry” and walks away, but one that moves individuals to take action and help bring solutions to the challenges confrontin...