The Good Shepherd Choir of the Retreat and Pastoral Centre, Okpuno, Awka, visited patients at Regina Caeli Hospital, Awka, as part of activities marking the Lenten season.
The visit, which featured prayers, songs of encouragement and interactions with patients, was aimed at offering spiritual support and relief to those receiving treatment at the facility.
Speaking during the outreach, Mr Frank Azubuike, President of the choir said the initiative was in line with the spirit of Lent, which emphasises compassion, sacrifice and care for the needy.
According to him, the choir deemed it necessary to extend love and solidarity to the sick, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles.
“We came to pray with the patients, encourage them and share in their pain, in keeping with the teachings of Christ during this Lenten period,” Azubuike said.
Miss Kosarachi Eze, a member of the organising committee said the items distributed to the patients included toiletries and various edible goods to support their welfare during their stay in the hospital.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the choir for the visit, noting that the gesture had uplifted their spirits and given them hope.
A hospital official also commended the group for the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that complemented the efforts of the medical staff.
The official said such acts of kindness and compassion played a vital role in the healing process of patients.
Lent is a period observed by Christians worldwide, characterised by fasting, prayer and almsgiving in preparation for Easter.
