MALAWI: ‘Proper Use of Communication Platforms Vital for Development, Family Life’- Archbishop Ziyaye

Most Rev. Tarcisio Ziyaye, 
Archbishop of Lilongwe

Proper
utilization of modern and traditional communication tools and platforms couple
with sharing truthful information to the public is central in accelerating
development and deepening of love among people and the life of the family.
Speaking during
his homily at Mtima Woyera Parish, commemorating the 49th World Communication,
His Grace Tarcisio G. Ziyaye of Lilongwe Archdiocese noted number of vital
roles media houses, journalists and those working as communicators play in
spreading of various messages to the people.
However, he
emphasized on the need for the appropriate use of information and other
channels of communication by stating that Communicators must share with public
the accurate and credible information.
Archbishop Ziyaye
who underlined the importance of true love in people’s daily lives, said  that communicators must have love of God in
their heart to help them share information which foster development, discarding
 information which influence immoral
behavior and strange cultural practices.
Touching on
this year’s Communication Day theme, ‘Communicating the Family: A Privileged
Place of Encounter with the Gift of Love’ Archbishop Ziyaye urged every person
to use all communication devices and channels in a Christian manner and
properly exploit them to defend dignity of the family.
He said that
communication platforms should be used to share Godly information and help
people to live a happy family life and move closer to God.
He also
praised Government of Malawi for allowing the Catholic Church as well as private
individuals to establish their own media houses.
Group Photo of Catholic Journalists with Archbishop Ziyaye
Earlier,
Secretary General for Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), Fr. Henry Saindi,
speaking on behalf of Communications Secretary, emphasized on the importance of
responsibility and facts when sharing information.
Saindi said
communicators must always share useful and helpful information for the
development of human beings, the church and the entire nation.
Communication
Day is an opportunity where the Catholic Church reflects the importance of
communication in the Church as well as in development of human beings and the
nation.
ECM Secretary
General Fr. Saindi in his speech during commemorations for the Communication
Day at Mtima Woyera Parish in the Arch Diocese of Lilongwe, said the
Source: Prince Henderson-ECM
Communications Department

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