The Bishop of Yendi, Most Rev. Matthew Yitiereh, has called on Christians to embrace forgiveness and extend God’s mercy to others, stressing that the willingness to forgive is essential to the Christian faith and the mission of winning souls for Christ.
He made the call in a homily on Thursday, November 12, 2026, during a morning Mass at the Divine Providence Pastoral Centre in Jamasi, as part of the Catholic Bishops’ Annual Plenary Assembly in the Konongo-Mampong Diocese.
The Mass was attended by members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, priests, religious, bishops’ drivers and lay faithful, and the choir from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Boanim.
Bishop Yitiereh admonished Christians to always be prepared to forgive others just as God continually shows mercy and pardons their shortcomings.
“God pardons those who pardon others,” he said, urging the faithful to extend to others the same mercy they receive from God.
The Bishop of the Yendi Diocese further encouraged Christians to forgive one another, noting that genuine forgiveness and reconciliation could help bring more people closer to Christ.
Reflecting on the example of St. Philemon, he highlighted how someone once regarded as useless could become useful, illustrating the transforming power of God’s grace and mercy.
He urged Christians not to allow resentment, bitterness and unforgiveness to hinder their relationships with others or their commitment to God.
By Celestine Edem Gbologah
