President and Board Chairman of Ghana Rugby, Mr Herbert Mensah has sent words of encouragement to Ghanaians and the world at large as the fight against the Coronavirus disease continues.
Mr. Herbert Mensah believes ‘once there’s life, we could turn things around’ despite the Coronavirus outbreak which has put most activities on hold.
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In a video available to Kyfilla.com, the astute businessman who has been contributing immensely to the fight against the pandemic was sharing his Easter message to Ghanaians and the world at large.
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“The world will never be the same again, the suffering hasn’t ended. But what I know is, when it ends, there will be so many people struggling more. What is most important is, we have life, we have to pray for life. Let’s say a little prayer wherever we are,” he said in the video.
Watch the video
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What is Easter?
Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter is the fulfilled prophecy of the Messiah who would be persecuted, die for our sins, and rise on the third day. (Isaiah 53). Remembering the resurrection of Jesus is a way to renew daily hope that we have victory over sin. According to the New Testament, Easter is three days after the death of Jesus on the cross.
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Easter follows a period of fasting called Lent, in which many churches set aside time for repentance and remembrance. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Good Friday, the day of Jesus’ crucifixion. The 40 day period was established by Pope Gregory 1 using the 40-day pattern of Israel, Moses, Elijah and Jesus’ time in the wilderness.
The week leading up to Easter is called The Holy Week, or “Passion Week”, and includes Palm Sunday (the day Jesus entered Jerusalem and was celebrated), Maundy Thursday (the “Last Supper” where Jesus met with his disciples to observe Passover), and Good Friday (when Jesus would be crucified on the cross).
Easter is a very significant date within Christianity and is the foundation of the Christian faith. Jesus, the Son of God, fulfilled prophecy and through his death, has given the gift of eternal life in heaven to those who believe in his death and resurrection.
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Coronavirus cases across globe
Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease in late December last year in Chinese city of Wuhan, the world has recorded 1,617,204 cases with 364,686 recovered whilst 97,039 have died.
Out of the 1,617,204 cases, Ghana has recorded 378 with 34 recoveries while 6 people have died.
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