Dominica: Melissa Skerrit extends Good Friday wishes, urges citizen to follow god’s path

Roseau, Dominica: Mellissa Poponne Skerrit, the parliamentarian for the Roseau Central Constituency of Dominica, greeted the populace of Dominica on the occasion of Good Friday with a heartfelt Facebook post

Roseau, Dominica: Mellissa Poponne Skerrit, the parliamentarian for the Roseau Central Constituency of Dominica, greeted the populace of Dominica on the occasion of Good Friday with a heartfelt Facebook post
Roseau, Dominica: Mellissa Poponne Skerrit, the parliamentarian for the Roseau Central Constituency of Dominica, greeted the populace of Dominica on the occasion of Good Friday with a heartfelt Facebook post (Image Courtesy-Facebook)

Roseau, Dominica: Mellissa Poponne Skerrit, the parliamentarian for the Roseau Central Constituency of Dominica, greeted the populace of Dominica on the occasion of Good Friday with a heartfelt Facebook post.

Her social media post wrote, “May on this Holy Friday, the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus replenish your life with inspiration and give you the courage to stay on God’s path”.

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Additionally, Melissa Skerrit believes that the Dominica residents will be inspired by the Lord Jesus’ teachings and follow his path of love, faith and religion.

As the Bible mentions, Jesus sacrificed himself on the cross to save humanity. Mellisa suggested the island’s populace follow the road illuminated by the All-Powerful.

It was also asserted that individuals might draw inspiration from the Lord Jesus’ life story, implement good characteristics, and continue to walk on God’s path. 

Good Friday marks a significant important in Christianity. On this day, it is believed that Lord Jesus took the cross and spilt his blood on cross.

According to the Bible, he pardoned everyone’s sins and advised them to choose the right way. 

Many people visit churches to remember the suffering that Jesus underwent and the lessons that the Son of God taught. 

On Good Friday, marches are performed in several regions of the world, where participants carry banners and cross through the streets to celebrate the occasion.

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The prominent teachings of Good Friday are-

  • Love God
  • Love everyone as you love Yourself.
  • Give people who have hurt you forgiveness.
  • Love your adversaries.
  • Request God’s pardon for your sins.
  • Because he is the Messiah, Jesus has the power to pardon people.
  • It’s important to repent of your sins.
  • Avoid being inconsistent.
  • Don’t make assumptions about other people.
  • In the coming of the Kingdom of God, the weak and the needy, not the powerful and wealthy, will inherit this kingdom.