Children have been urged to respect, love and care for their parents if they want to live blessed and fulfilling lives.
The call was made by Tereza Kefeza, an elderly woman from Mahyoro Sub-County in Kitagwenda District, during celebrations to mark her 90th birthday in Ihunga Village.
Kefeza said parents have a special role in blessing their children and that such blessings can contribute to their physical and spiritual wellbeing.
During a thanksgiving Mass held as part of the celebrations, Rev. Fr. Ronald Tukahirwa of Nyakasura Catholic Parish cautioned Christians against excessive attachment to modern lifestyles, saying some practices can negatively affect their lives.
Meanwhile, Fr. Fredrick Tusingire, head of the Lay Apostolate Office and Tereza’s eldest son, urged residents to plant more trees to conserve the environment. He also encouraged young people to develop innovative skills that can create employment and address unemployment in the community.
Kitagwenda MP Robert Mugabe commended Tereza’s family for taking good care of her and urged other families to emulate the example by supporting and caring for their elderly parents.
The function was attended by dignitaries including priests,LCV chairperson Kitagwenda,Kamwenge woman MP Sylivia Bahireira Tumwekwatse Dr. Eric Nzibonera a senior lecturer and head of accounting section Makerere university among others.