He reflected on Christ's promise to the apostles to send the Holy Spirit to guide them.
He also invited two newly ordained priests to bless the faithful with him.
He said unlike the Pharisee and Scribes, Christ does not seek to condemn, but to save people from sin.
On Saturday, around 134 Fulani herders were killed by gunmen in central Mali; and there have been reports of killings in Nigeria since February.
