The Parish Priest of St Benedict Catholic Cathedral, Popo-Osogbo, Osun State, Rev. Fr. Femi Komolafe, has urged Nigerians, notably political leaders, to concentrate on eternity and shun societal vices, warning that extreme attachment to earthly possessions usually undermines the welfare of others.
Komolafe gave the cost over the weekend throughout the funeral mass for Mrs. Felicia Adetola Idowu, mom of Mr. Sylvester Bankole Idowu, the Warri-based Correspondent of THISDAY Newspapers, who was laid to relaxation final Friday.
The cleric stated a relentless consciousness of humanity’s eventual return to God would encourage individuals to stay responsibly, train restraint and prioritise the frequent good over private enrichment.
He famous that if individuals, particularly these in positions of authority, centered extra on their final vacation spot after dying, society would witness fewer vices and fewer abuse of energy.
According to him, leaders can be much less inclined to acceptable assets meant to enhance individuals’s lives in the event that they remained aware that earthly positions, wealth, and affect have been short-term.
”Our homeland is in heaven, and regardless of how highly effective you assume you might be, you might be created out of mud and mud you shall return,” the priest stated.
Rv. Fr. Komolafe additionally recalled that the deceased’s youngsters had approached him to make preparations for a burial website even earlier than their mom died, describing the event as a sign that the household had begun getting ready for her eventual departure.
He stated he had visited the aged girl to pray for her, believing that her dying is likely to be imminent, however she lived for a number of extra months.
The priest used the expertise to remind the congregation that regardless of human preparations and expectations, the timing of dying remained in God’s fingers.
He urged the devoted to mirror on the uncertainty of life, stay in accordance with their Christian beliefs and put together for eternity by good conduct and repair to humanity.
The funeral introduced collectively family, pals, skilled colleagues, previous schoolmates, associates and well-wishers to honour the late Mrs. Idowu, whose life was remembered for her sacrifices, motherly affection and dedication to elevating her youngsters.
Notable amongst dignitaries on the burial have been veteran journalist and agripreneur, Asiwaju Sola Adebayo, in addition to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Eyo Aniete, who’s the commander of the Police Mobile Training College, Ila-Orangun, amongst others.
Members and colleagues of Sylvester Idowu, from the Warri Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), have been additionally represented on the occasion.
The deceased’s youngsters have been visibly emotional throughout the ceremony as they bade farewell to the girl who had remained their supply of affection, care, safety and steering for 44 years.
For Sylvester Idowu, the loss was notably painful, given the central position his mom performed in his life following the dying of his father, Pa James Adebayo Idowu.
Speaking throughout an interview, the journalist described the burial as a celebration of life, recalling how his mom assumed duty for elevating him and his siblings after their father died on the age of 42.
He stated his mom’s dedication to the household made her an indispensable supply of consolation and assist, notably each time he encountered private challenges.
“That motherly love, whenever I have issues, she is the first person I run to. It is a celebration of life because my father died at 44,” he stated.
Idowu defined that he would notably miss his mom’s affection, steering, prayers, and emotional assist, including that her dying had created a vacuum that will be troublesome to fill.
He urged his siblings and different members of the Idowu household to stay united, stay responsibly and uphold the values their mom instilled in them.
