MALAWI: ECM Organizes Ash Wednesday Mass to Catholic MPs
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| Fr. Henry Chinkanda, ECM Parliamentary Liaison Director administer ashes to one of the parliamentarians |
ECM’s
Parliamentary Liaison Office organized Ash Wednesday Mass to Catholic Members
of Parliament to usher the beginning of the Lenten season.
Parliamentary Liaison Office organized Ash Wednesday Mass to Catholic Members
of Parliament to usher the beginning of the Lenten season.
The Holy
Mass which was celebrated by Fr. Henry Chinkanda, ECM’s Parliamentary Liaison
Director, was attended by Parliamentarians from all Political parties including
some of the Cabinet Ministers.
Mass which was celebrated by Fr. Henry Chinkanda, ECM’s Parliamentary Liaison
Director, was attended by Parliamentarians from all Political parties including
some of the Cabinet Ministers.
According to
Fr Chinkanda the Ash Wednesday Mass was specifically an act of gratitude to God
for being elected as MPs; for the freedom of worship in the country and also an
opportunity to pray for the people affected by flood recently.
Fr Chinkanda the Ash Wednesday Mass was specifically an act of gratitude to God
for being elected as MPs; for the freedom of worship in the country and also an
opportunity to pray for the people affected by flood recently.
During his
homily, Fr. Chinkanda challenged the Parliamentarians to be truthful on
themselves and responsible in their doings as they represent their people.
homily, Fr. Chinkanda challenged the Parliamentarians to be truthful on
themselves and responsible in their doings as they represent their people.
“If you are
in trouble, do not lose hope. You have to realize the real meaning of your life
as far as the good working relationship with your constituents and care for the
environment is concerned,” he said adding that “Remember fasting and praying
especially during this Lenten season, is very important.”
in trouble, do not lose hope. You have to realize the real meaning of your life
as far as the good working relationship with your constituents and care for the
environment is concerned,” he said adding that “Remember fasting and praying
especially during this Lenten season, is very important.”
He said, “I
hope it would not be in the interest of any Honorable Member of Parliament to peg
his or her signature on a motion or a bill that would adversely affect many
vulnerable and marginalized Malawians! That would be like crucifying Christ
once more onto the cross.”
hope it would not be in the interest of any Honorable Member of Parliament to peg
his or her signature on a motion or a bill that would adversely affect many
vulnerable and marginalized Malawians! That would be like crucifying Christ
once more onto the cross.”
Speaking on
behalf of fellow Parliamentarians, Anna Kachikho commended Malawi Bishops for
instituting the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office, saying the office is
able to bring them all closer to God and the Church.
behalf of fellow Parliamentarians, Anna Kachikho commended Malawi Bishops for
instituting the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office, saying the office is
able to bring them all closer to God and the Church.
“We as MPs
will abide by what we have been advised by Fr. Chinkanda through his homily. We
will strive to be Parliamentarians who love prayers as a weapon in our daily
undertakings,” she said adding that “We also wish to have such kinds of
gatherings in the future.”
will abide by what we have been advised by Fr. Chinkanda through his homily. We
will strive to be Parliamentarians who love prayers as a weapon in our daily
undertakings,” she said adding that “We also wish to have such kinds of
gatherings in the future.”
The collection
of the day was meant to assist flood victims in the country through the
Episcopal Conference of Malawi.
of the day was meant to assist flood victims in the country through the
Episcopal Conference of Malawi.
By Prince Henderson- ECM
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
