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The Holy Week for Catholics …a loving reminder
• Fr. Benny Tuazon
Holy Week is the week of all weeks for Catholic worship. It is so important that the most meaningful and essential celebrations are placed in the week. It culminates with the celebration of the Triduum of Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, and Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection (Easter).
In those days, we remember, at the same time, experience God’s salvation.
It is so important that our government had made those days as holidays. Government respects all religions. Government recognises the value of one’s belief. Government, therefore, expects the faithful to spend those days in worship and celebration of their faith.
Thus, it is but right and proper that those days be spent as days of prayer, reflection, and participation in celebrations. Specially the three days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil (Saturday evening). It has been designed as ONE PRAYER spread over a period of three days.
They are very much connected with each other that the sign of the cross is made first at the beginning of the Holy Thursday liturgy and will again be done to close the Triduum at the end of the Easter Vigil. It follows that we should attend ALL three celebrations. Missing even one renders our worship incomplete, and maybe, useless.
It is unfortunate that there are some Catholics who either do not know this or blatantly disrespect these days. There is an appropriate time for leisure and pleasure. These days are not those days. They may have so many reasons for practicing their faith and still claim to belong to the Catholic Faith, but being absent these three vital days is untenable.
It is like the Eid ul-Fitr for Islam, Diwali for the Hindus, Magha Puja for the Buddhists, to name a few. They may even fall in comparison to our Easter. The point is, our faith is our life and our life is our faith. Celebration of the faith is not optional.
I, therefore, encourage everyone, especially parents to be good examples to their children. The ways and traditions we leave to them should be in accordance to what is right and proper, especially with faith. Wherever you are during this Holy Week, see to it that you will spend them in church participating in those celebrations.
Lastly, please preserve the solemnity and sacredness of all activities during this week.
May we all have a fruitful and meaningful Holy Week!
God bless you
By Fr. Benny Tuazon
Ghanaian cinema continues to break boundaries as Vibes The Movie has received an official nomination at the prestigious Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) in Toronto.
This latest international recognition is another proud moment for Ghana and a powerful testament to the creativity, originality, and global appeal of Ghanaian storytelling.
Directed by Big Ghun and starring Jeffrey Nortey, Vibes The Movie evolved from the hugely successful social media series, where the beloved characters Obolo Tui and Lil Pui captured the hearts of millions with their unique blend of rap, comedy, and relatable stories about the everyday struggles and ambitions of Ghanaian youth.
The film has already brought honour to Ghana on the international stage, most recently winning an Outstanding Achievement Award at the American Motion Pictures Festival in the United States.
The Chronicle noted that the film was recognized for its originality, craftsmanship, and storytelling impact among a competitive pool of global entries.
Now, with a nomination at TINFF in Canada, Vibes The Movie continues its remarkable journey from the streets of Accra to some of the world’s most respected film platforms.
The nomination underscores the growing global appreciation for authentic African stories and confirms that Ghanaian filmmakers are making a significant mark in international cinema.
As Vibes The Movie flies the Black Star high in Toronto, Ghana celebrates yet another cultural achievement that showcases the country’s talent, resilience, and storytelling excellence to the world
A prominent member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has broken silence on the deep-seated internal machinations within the party, warning that the continuous victimization of members could severely jeopardize unity ahead of the general elections.
In a post on the party’s internal democratic processes, the former National Entrpreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) boss, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah revealed how personal ambitions were stifled by party elites in the Asante Akyem Central constituency, despite overwhelming grassroots support.
According to the aggrieved party member, the decision to run for the parliamentary seat was not a self-serving agenda but a direct response to a call to service by the local constituents.
“My Asante Akyem Central people loved my politics and approached me to come and serve them as MP,” he stated.
He added that “But my own party elders blocked me and supported the incumbent MP to cheat through the system as if I was an outsider.”
The unfair playing field he revealed led to a massive financial distress. The stalwart disclosed incurring massive debts across two consecutive primary election cycles, alongside other personal challenges.
Despite the systemic sabotage, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah noted that he remained loyal, continuously defending both the NPP party and the government’s policies at all levels.
“Seeing what’s going on in the current polling station elections in several constituencies, it seems not much has changed,” he warned.
“The victimization of those who want to challenge current or former MPs should stop,” he stated.
With the general elections approaching, he cautioned,”You don’t treat party people anyhow and expect unconditional unity for the general elections.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
