This is ‘heaven compared to what I went through’While a priest was preparing for Christmas services in Athlone and many of us were rushing around buying last-minute gifts, a horrific scene was unfolding in his home country. I have seen women throw away their babies because they have to escape,” Fr Innocent recalls. Boko Haram also wants a full Islamic state and is opposed to anything considered western, like education. Because for me, it's heaven compared to what I went through and what I've experienced. Fr Innocent now finds joy in the little things - praying, saying Mass, enjoying food and good books, sleep, walking and meeting with local people.

Source: Irish Independent January 19, 2024 23:10 UTC