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H.E the Vice President Of Uganda Jessica Rose Epel Alupo taps the blessings from Jinja Diocese Bishop Rt.Rev.Charles Martin Wamika.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
By Parliament Media Via Kmaupdates.
The Bishop of Jinja Diocese, Rt. Rev. Charles Martin Wamika has urged Christians to focus themselves on things that will build their faith, during the Lenten period.
The Bishop said this while preaching during Ash Wednesday Mass held at Parliament, on 22 February, 2023.
He added that Christian’s should not fear about life after death if they have lived in honor of God and carried out key activities like prayer, fasting and alms giving.
“God has given us the grace and the chance to be in this world but the same time, the Bible tells us that we are dust and to dust we shall return. Ask yourself when your time comes to go, what have you added to this world?” Bishop Wamika said in his preaching.
He also made a case for the importance of prayer, fasting and alms giving during the Lenten period.
“We teach ourselves during lent to avoid temptation through prayer and fasting. We are also encouraged to help the others from what we have by sharing with them,” the Bishop said.
He also made a call for support towards the animation of the 2023 Martyrs day celebrations.
Jinja Diocese that falls under the Catholic Archdiocese of Tororo will take the lead in animating this year’s Martyrs Day celebrations at the Namugongo Catholic shrine.
The Jinja Diocese of Church of Uganda, will animate this year’s Martyrs Day celebrations at the Namugongo Anglican shrine.
During the fundraising drive held after the Mass, legislators including those from the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) made cash and pledge contributions of over shs100 million.
The Vice President Jessica Alupo announced a shs100 million contribution to aid the Jinja Catholic Diocese in their preparations for the Martyrs day celebrations.
She also announced a shs100 million contribution to aid the Jinja Anglican Diocese in their preparations for this year’s Martyrs day celebrations.
“Dear Bishop, we say thank you for shaping our morals. We promise that we shall be close to you for continued guidance,” the Vice President said.
“On behalf of Government, shall continue cooperating with you and also ensuring that there is an environment favorable enough for you to continue conducting your activities as institutes of the Church,” Alupo added.
The Minister for General Duties in the office of the Prime Minister. Hon. Justine Lumumba urged Christians to always give church tithe, and support all who may need help, not only the needy.
H.E the Vice President Of Uganda Jessica Rose Epel Alupo having a word with the Jinja Diocese Bishop Rt.Rev.Charles Martin Wamika.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Jinja Diocese Bishop Rt.Rev.Charles Martin Wamika delivering his remarks.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
H.E the Vice President Of Uganda Jessica Rose Epel Alupo,Jinja Diocese Bishop Rt.Rev.Charles Martin Wamika with Mps and other guests in a group Photo.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
H.E the Vice President Of Uganda Jessica Rose Epel Alupo,Jinja Diocese Bishop Rt.Rev.Charles Martin Wamika with Mps and other guests in a group Photo.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
H.E the Vice President Of Uganda Jessica Rose Epel Alupo,Jinja Diocese Bishop Rt.Rev.Charles Martin Wamika with Mps and other guests in a group Photo.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
H.E the Vice President Of Uganda Jessica Rose Epel Alupo is seen having a word with the Jinja Diocese Bishop Rt.Rev.Charles Martin Wamika.
Left is the Minister incharge Of General Duties in the Office Of the Prime Minister.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
H.E the Vice President Of Uganda Jessica Rose Epel Alupo in a group Photo with the Jinja Diocese Bishop Rt.Rev.Charles Martin Wamika.
Left is Hon.Salam Musumba, the Vice President OF FDC Party and Hon.Justine Kasule Lumumba,the Minister incharge Of General Duties in the Office Of the Prime Minister.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.