By Sue-Ann Wayow
THE crucifixion of Jesus Christ must inspire citizens with selfless love to renew goodness in Trinidad and Tobago.
This is the message of Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar on the occasion of Good Friday that signifies the beginning of the long Easter weekend and the day that Jesus was put to death by Roman soldiers.
She offered solemn wishes for a blessed day of prayerful reflection and spiritual rejuvenation for the Christian community.
Persad-Bissessar said through Jesus’s selfless journey of courage from being betrayed, falsely accused, scourged and crucified, that could only be described as the ultimate show of love for humanity.
She said, “As a nation and as a united people, the crucifixion of Jesus must inspire us through His perfect example of selfless love to renew goodness in our country. The lesson of Good Friday reminds us that not only did God sacrifice his only Son, but Jesus willingly accepted the agony of the cross so that the will of God could be fulfilled to save humanity.”
Persad-Bissessar said, “As a people, we are called to demonstrate selfless love to break down the barriers of division, resentment, and disunity to save a nation facing grave difficulties as never seen before. As a country, we cannot abandon those burdened by the rising crime, the rising cost of living, poverty and hopelessness.”
The interests of the most vulnerable citizens and the interest of restoring goodwill in the nation above self-gain must take a priority and citizens are being encouraged to reflect on how positivity could be restored.
“Let us remember that the only way we can reflect God’s will, especially those in authority, is by ensuring that our nation facilitates equal opportunity, safety, and prosperity for all,” Persad-Bissessar said.
She also commended those who not only participated in the Lenten period by praying and fasting but also by doing acts of charity and also encouraged citizens to continue in acts of kindness.
