Kamla: Learn sacrifice from Jesus

In her Easter message, Persad-Bissessar said that citizens can all learn from the teachings and life of Jesus Christ and “of the principles of sacrifice, compassion, charity and forgiveness __ values that we should all celebrate and share.” “The message of the Resurrection is that we have been given a new opportunity to reach out to those in need with kindness, hope and love.” She said that during this sacred time citizens must pause and reflect on where they are in terms of national development, and must also be conscious of the importance of family, harmony and goodwill.

She called on citizens to take a moment to consider all those who may be troubled, “whether it is anxiety over the safety and security of their loved ones, or concerns over their health and well-being.” “We must keep in our hearts and minds those who are suffering, as thousands of our citizens have lost their jobs and are finding it difficult to provide for their families.

“These are challenging times, but we in the Opposition remain hopeful that by working together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous Trinidad and Tobago.” Persad-Bissessar called on citizens “to be inspired by Christ and pledge to work together, to do your part to help your fellow citizens, to love thy neighbour.” “A collective effort is needed, and I also call on the country’s leaders to take this time to listen to the people and take necessary action to correct the problems facing us, including arresting the spiralling crime rate, rebuilding the economy, and ensuring that our citizens have access to proper health care.” She added: “This Easter, let us recommit to advancing our nation-building efforts; let us undertake to be kind, and to treat each other with respect and compassion.”