Pilgrimage to Israel strengthens faith of Kaduna Pilgrims
The Chairman, Committee on Pilgrimage Matters, Kaduna State House of
Assembly, has said that pilgrimage to Israel has strengthened the faith of Kaduna State Pilgrims who are presently participating in the 2016 Easter Pilgrimage to Israel. He stated this in Israel during the 2016 Easter Pilgrimage Exercise.
He affirmed that his experience in this year’s pilgrimage has opened his eyes to the spiritual benefits of pilgrimage. According to him, “I have sponsored people on pilgrimage, but this is my first experience and my faith has been enriched”. He added “I can testify now that pilgrimage is not a jamboree”.
Hon. Obadiah explained that the spiritual experience the Kaduna pilgrims had on the Holy land has lifted their spirit. He said that Kaduna Pilgrims are very happy for the awesome spiritual experience.
The Chairman commended the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) for changing the face of pilgrimage in Nigeria by enriching the spiritual content of pilgrimage over the years.
Speaking also during an interview session, the Permanent Secretary, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Kaduna State, Mrs. Kande Bage, also affirmed that there is a great improvement in this year’s pilgrimage exercise compared to other years. In her words “this pilgrimage exercise has been spiritually fulfilling because it has made the Bible come real” She encouraged Kaduna State Government to look into the sponsorship of pilgrims so that Christians who desire this spiritual experience can benefit from it.
The Kaduna State Pilgrims who are participating in the 2016 Easter Pilgrimage visited the Garden Tomb where Jesus died and resurrected, Mount Olives, Mount Zion, the Last Supper Room, David’s Tomb etc. The Pilgrims offered prayers for Nigeria.
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