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 typically undermines the welfare of others.
Komolafe gave the cost over the weekend in the course of 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 mentioned a relentless consciousness of humanity’s eventual return to God would encourage individuals to reside responsibly, train restraint and prioritise the widespread good over private enrichment.
He famous that if individuals, particularly these in positions of authority, centered extra on their final vacation spot after demise, society would witness fewer vices and fewer abuse of energy.
According to him, leaders can be much less inclined to applicable assets meant to enhance individuals’s lives in the event that they remained conscious that earthly positions, wealth, and affect have been non permanent.
”Our homeland is in heaven, and irrespective of how highly effective you suppose you’re, you’re created out of mud and mud you shall return,” the priest mentioned.
Rv. Fr. Komolafe additionally recalled that the deceased’s kids 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 mentioned he had visited the aged lady to pray for her, believing that her demise 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 demise remained in God’s arms.
He urged the devoted to mirror on the uncertainty of life, reside in accordance with their Christian beliefs and put together for eternity by means of good conduct and repair to humanity.
The funeral introduced collectively relations, 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 kids.
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 kids have been visibly emotional in the course of the ceremony as they bade farewell to the girl who had remained their supply of affection, care, safety and steerage for 44 years.
For Sylvester Idowu, the loss was notably painful, given the central position his mom performed in his life following the demise 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 mentioned 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 mentioned.
Idowu defined that he would notably miss his mom’s affection, steerage, prayers, and emotional assist, including that her demise had created a vacuum that will be tough to fill.
He urged his siblings and different members of the Idowu household to stay united, reside responsibly and uphold the values their mom instilled in them.
