Kohima, December 22 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), President, K Therie on Wednesday made a call to ‘remember the grieving family in prayers, as we celebrate Christmas in the gloom of the Oting Massacre.’
In a press note, Therie prayed for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, “to be a reminder of God’s great love for us. “May we also remember that although he who repents and seeks forgiveness is forgiven by the Father, we must be careful not to repeat the mistakes we seek forgiveness for,” he said.
“Let us give thanks for His protection from the pandemic and remember the ones who did not make it through as we celebrate the season of joy, peace and love with all necessary precautions. May our celebrations be a reflection of Christ in our lives for others to see what we as Christians profess. May the season bring us to a meaningfully closer relationship with the Almighty God,” he conveyed while bringing Christmas and New Year greetings from all rank and file of NPCC.
NPF: The Naga People's Front (NPF) said that Christmas is a time for everyone to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
“It is a time to be joyous, to be ever grateful and thankful for all the many blessings that are bestowed in our lives. Christmas is a time to revitalize for peace and unity and also to receive the joyness through our Lord Jesus Christ,” it stated. The party expressed hope that the spirit of Christmas infuses everyone’s life and that of our loved ones with positivity, hope and joy.
NDPP: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Minority Committee said that it is that time of the year when decorations lights up the night, music fills the air and gifts are exchanged.
“As everyone celebrates this Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, NDPP Minority Committee believes that the message of Love, Peace and Hope will be spread everywhere and we will step into the New Year with a New Hope for a Happy and a Prosperous 2022,” the party stated.
