London: Missio staff pray in solidarity with people of Nigeria

Missio staff in London

Today, 1 February, staff at Missio held a minutes silence, in solidarity with those praying for peace in Nigeria.

 At 12 noon Nigeria stood still to pray for all the victims of recent terrorist bombings the country. Sr Anne Falola OLA from the Mission Secretary of the Department of Mission and Dialogue at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria said: “Please pray along with us for peace, healing and reconciliation. On this same day, we shall also be having a solemn funeral Mass for those who died at the Christmas Day Bombing at Madala near Abuja. As we are called to bear witness to the love of Christ in this painful situation, may God make us worthy witnesses.”

Missio staff stopped work at 11am GMT which is 12 noon Nigerian time to pray alongside those in Nigeria for peace, healing and reconciliation. Canon James Cronin, Director of Missio said: “It was important for us to take a few moments to remember our brothers and sisters in Nigeria who have been affected by violence and also the families of Nigerian’s in the United Kingdom. They continue to be in our prayers daily. We also pray for Nigeria’s leaders, that they do their utmost to engage in dialogue and peace building to promote reconciliation.”

Since 2009 Missio has been the name for the Pontifical Missions Societies in England and Wales. Find out more at www.missio.org.uk