In Nigeria, the Madagali community is vulnerable to Boko Haram’s attacks because it is located near the Sambisa forest where Boko Haram has been hiding and operating. Recently, between heavy rains and the evil terrorists, the area has been essentially cut off from much of the rest of the country.
Thankfully the Nigerian military has been working hard to defend the area. And on the Feast of the Assumption, a “sizeable” number of soldiers attended Mass in the diocese! It was a much-welcomed sight for those feeling ignored by the government.
“The weak but faithful Christians here in the north (of Nigeria) have nothing much to say or do other than seek the intercession of our Mother of Hope -as prayed by the Holy Father. This is the only lifeline left for our people in a country where our political leaders seem to have fallen asleep at the wheel and have taken their eyes off the ball,”
Fr. Sunu, Malagalı parish priest
Please continue to remember Africa in your prayers, and for God’s will to be done!
Rosary for the Persecuted 