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New Catholic Dean for Madina Deanery
Very Rev Fr Bernard Kyei
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev John Bonaventure Kwofie has appointed Very Rev Fr Bernard Kyei as the new Dean for Madina Deanary.
Very Rev Bernard Kyei who is the Priest-In- Charge of St John of God Catholic Church, Amrahia, on the Adentan -Dodowa highway,takes over from Very Rev Fr Nimorius Kwabena Adomanzing.
The appointment which will last for five years, makes him an ex-oficio member of the Diocesan Council of Priests.
Preaching the homily last Sunday to mark the feast day of the church, Fr Bernard Kyei called on Christians to take advantage of God’s unlimited mercy and forgiveness to be cleansed of their inequities.
He said Christians ought to rejoice because Jesus the son of God had nailed their sins on the cross and won for them salvation.
He said lent should serve an ideal opportune time for all to amend their lives, forgive the wrongs of others in order that God would forgive them their sins.
He advised them not to condemn anybody, even prostitutes, because God the merciful judge would pardon all manner of sins, provided one returned to God with a contrite heart.
Very Rev Fr Kyei said God the arbiter of our lives was constantly calling us to come to the knowledge of the truth and be saved.
He asked them to imitate Jesus in all aspects of their lives, eschew sin because so long as they sinned, they crucified Jesus daily on the cross.
By Raymond Kyekye
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
