that's the spirit
peace on earth

the prob has never been Christians but Muslims always see everything through the prism of we must conquer, hence a battle. The Christians awoke 2000 years plus ago, it's the Muslims who are yet still aslumber. No beef, no quotes please !!!

Chai touching

very symbolic, but we live in a nation where religious bigotry is celebrated, take a cursory look at comments on here, religious hatred is a norm.
besides, he is a white man.
see what i mean?

That's how it should be

Jesus' prayer was " Father, may they be one in US as I am in one with You"

We Fight mostly religious wars. If we claim to have one God, then we should be one with one faith.

Rev Fr JD O'Connell. That was my principal in secondary school. A legend indeed. What a great man. Proud to have been his student.

This should be broadcasted all over the country till it starts to trend. Lai Mohammed can use this to do whatever. we really need to start showing our kids this all over the country cos adults may never change.

who dem help! na ba like dat

Notice how the cleric's hand is almost hanging instead of holding nd hugging well.

This is really touching,,, please let stop insulting one another on nairaland, let us embrace peace and b a brothers keeper,no religion support killings and hatred, the fact that some nincompoops and religious bigot and chauvinist go astray to create confusion and incite violence does not mean that all re the same.we re all humans moulded by d same creature, only religion,race and tribe differentiate us, we shall all meet our lord and account for every deeds and how we spend our days on earth.

Peace reigns!

My God!!! Father O'Connell!! Was my Parish Priest @ St. Michael's Tradoc Cantonment and also my Principal GSS Minna aka Father O'Connell High School, Bosso Road Minna..... Wow...

ebosie11:
As shared by Halima.....

'The kind of embrace that is much needed especially in these days of insistent hate & dislike. Father O'Connell, a Catholic Priest, in a tearful farewell embrace with Shaykh Ahmad Lemu, an Islamic Cleric, in Minna. Father O'Connell has served in a Government Secondary School, Minna as a Principal for 50 years. He turned 80 earlier last week or so. He returns to Ireland on retirement. These 2 men have between themselves, educated, positively influenced and molded many Nigerlites, including my father & mother, among other close family & friends. May our lives be that of service & usefulness to others. Amin'


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/03/catholic-priest-islamic-cleric-embrace.html?m=1

Catholics have always been ordained by God as true Christians.

Not like that who..re called pastor Soliman that goes about sucking women's breast. Disgraceful thing.

ufuosman:
Good, Christian's and Muslims really need to stop fighting. Let love lead.

u mean muslims shud stop killing for Allah and Mohammed

ebosie11:
As shared by Halima.....

'The kind of embrace that is much needed especially in these days of insistent hate & dislike. Father O'Connell, a Catholic Priest, in a tearful farewell embrace with Shaykh Ahmad Lemu, an Islamic Cleric, in Minna. Father O'Connell has served in a Government Secondary School, Minna as a Principal for 50 years. He turned 80 earlier last week or so. He returns to Ireland on retirement. These 2 men have between themselves, educated, positively influenced and molded many Nigerlites, including my father & mother, among other close family & friends. May our lives be that of service & usefulness to others. Amin'


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/03/catholic-priest-islamic-cleric-embrace.html?m=1

.As the stripes on their shirts werent wiped off nomater hw hard and close the embraced.so shal the odours and marks of hate bw these two faith in nig remain permanent unless we part ways

ufuosman:
Good, Christian's and Muslims really need to stop fighting. Let love lead.

Have christians ever fought muslims in Nigeria?
The nearest to it is retaliation,and this started very recently after it became obvious that our patently biased security forces will never go after d perpetrators.

This is love and service to humanity. GOD is love. The Priest really knows GOD, and loves GOD, to leave comfort and come to serve for 50years in rural community.... That's commendable. Not many of us can do that. Our modern day pastors and will rather enjoy luxury than mix up with the poor.....off course the reason is that they are serving a rich GOD.

Rollsnjaguar:
That's how it should be, Christians should go to Mosque on Fridays and Muslims should go to Church on Sundays. This Will promote religious tolerance

DAT WILL NEVA HAPPEN.

ebosie11:
As shared by Halima.....

'The kind of embrace that is much needed especially in these days of insistent hate & dislike. Father O'Connell, a Catholic Priest, in a tearful farewell embrace with Shaykh Ahmad Lemu, an Islamic Cleric, in Minna. Father O'Connell has served in a Government Secondary School, Minna as a Principal for 50 years. He turned 80 earlier last week or so. He returns to Ireland on retirement. These 2 men have between themselves, educated, positively influenced and molded many Nigerlites, including my father & mother, among other close family & friends. May our lives be that of service & usefulness to others. Amin'


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/03/catholic-priest-islamic-cleric-embrace.html?m=1

And it had to be a whiteman ?

Do they believe each other's teachings? If not, then they are decievers

ebosie11:
As shared by Halima.....

'The kind of embrace that is much needed especially in these days of insistent hate & dislike. Father O'Connell, a Catholic Priest, in a tearful farewell embrace with Shaykh Ahmad Lemu, an Islamic Cleric, in Minna. Father O'Connell has served in a Government Secondary School, Minna as a Principal for 50 years. He turned 80 earlier last week or so. He returns to Ireland on retirement. These 2 men have between themselves, educated, positively influenced and molded many Nigerlites, including my father & mother, among other close family & friends. May our lives be that of service & usefulness to others. Amin'


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/03/catholic-priest-islamic-cleric-embrace.html?m=1

Father father...He is so old now. Remember those days in father school...Very strict man. Students don't fnck with him back then...Love u old man

ekojoe:
Touching

Where is Shekau

Dis guy u no know say shekau always has a suicide bomb vest tied to his waist?.

The peace we need is beyond public exchange of warm embrace.Daggers in the heart and custometic peace on the face will not take us anywhere but the good message we preach and practice.

Hugging an oyinbo man ba? Let a northerner hug a Christian from the south over there let's see. Shior

Hotsparkles:
The Roman Catholic Church has always been in the forefront of religious peace and harmony. It's not a new thing to catholics

Bcz u have dsame similarities naw ...

Hotsparkles:
The Roman Catholic Church has always been in the forefront of religious peace and harmony. It's not a new thing to catholics

Ofcus they are, we all should just forget about the dark ages were religious killing of unbelievers in the catholic faith were persecuted, burnt on a stake and condemned to death ugh, its all history now I guess

If you claim to be a Muslim or Christian and you indulge yourself in sin of hatred, even having evil thoughts against your neighbour then you are living in sin and your claim to love God is a lie.

Both Muslims and Christians have to learn how to control their words, thoughts and actions. It is only then we will begin to really understand what Islam and Christianity is all about.

Pay no heed to the false prophets of these days that speak so much on prosperity and wealth while they ignore Salvation which is meant to be the number one need of every soul.

Ozid:
My prayer for Nigeria is that in 1000 years to come we would remain strong and united country. Muslims and Christians let's be united because no religion preaches violence. As I have always been saying the problem is not the religion but the people practicing it.

I guess u mean to say non teaches logic because they both preach violence to non believers, get ur fact ryt

Wao! I actually met the priest during my service year in Minna. I was posted to that Government Sec school, Bosso road, Minna. Although I rejected the school for another ppa , I cherished the manner of reception that the old priest gave us on our arrival.But unfortunately, my good service was needed more in another place. I Wish him good health, peace of mind and heart as he retires! May God find him worthy of His gracious reward both now and on the last day ..Amen!

b3llo:
If only they truly mean it.

There always has to be that douchebag!

dis will not stop boko haram from killing.... neither will it stop muslim fanatic from attacking. RUBBISH

This post is the first of its kind that every comment on the platform makes sense and no abuse....kudos to the men hereMatured