KENYA: ‘Reflect more on the Pope’s Messages to deepen your understanding,’- Says Bishop Kihara
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| Bishop Peter Kihara |
Kenyans have been called upon to consistently
refer to Pope Francis messages that he gave during his visit in November last
year for a deeper understanding and to put his words of wisdom into practice
for the benefit of the Country.
refer to Pope Francis messages that he gave during his visit in November last
year for a deeper understanding and to put his words of wisdom into practice
for the benefit of the Country.
He said this during the Thanks Giving Mass in
honor of Pope’s visit and in appreciation of all who contributed to the
successful events, at the Daughters of St Pauls’ Chapel in Nairobi, on 19th,
February, 2016. The Marsabit Bishop Peter Kihara announced that the Pope’s
messages that gave hope and uplifted many Kenyans are now available in booklets
and Digital Video Discs (DVD), encouraging the people to access them.
honor of Pope’s visit and in appreciation of all who contributed to the
successful events, at the Daughters of St Pauls’ Chapel in Nairobi, on 19th,
February, 2016. The Marsabit Bishop Peter Kihara announced that the Pope’s
messages that gave hope and uplifted many Kenyans are now available in booklets
and Digital Video Discs (DVD), encouraging the people to access them.
Expressing gratitude to the Holy Father on
behalf of the entire Country, Bishop Kihara said the Pope’s Visit in November
blessed Christians and none Christians alike. “I have heard it from the Muslim
brothers in Marsabit who are the majority that, they were blessed and inspired
by the messages of the Pontiff during his visit to Kenya. All felt encouraged
and uplifted by his reflections and simplicity of his style and life,” he said.
behalf of the entire Country, Bishop Kihara said the Pope’s Visit in November
blessed Christians and none Christians alike. “I have heard it from the Muslim
brothers in Marsabit who are the majority that, they were blessed and inspired
by the messages of the Pontiff during his visit to Kenya. All felt encouraged
and uplifted by his reflections and simplicity of his style and life,” he said.
Bishop Kihara who was amazed at how the Holy
Father in his age diligently followed his tight schedule, prayed to God to
bless the Vicar of Christ for his generosity and acceptance to visit Kenya and
for the sacrifice that he made during his visit.
Father in his age diligently followed his tight schedule, prayed to God to
bless the Vicar of Christ for his generosity and acceptance to visit Kenya and
for the sacrifice that he made during his visit.
The Thanks
Giving Mass was celebrated by His Eminence John Cardinal Njue, and
concelebrated
Giving Mass was celebrated by His Eminence John Cardinal Njue, and
concelebrated
by KCCB Chairman Rt. Rev Philip Anyolo and the Vice Chairman Rt
Rev. John Oballa Owaaa and other Priests. In attendance were Sisters, members
of the Pope’s Visit Steering Committee, KCCB employees, Government officials
and Development Partners.
Earlier in December, Pope Francis wrote to the
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) chairman Rt. Rev Philip Anyolo:
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) chairman Rt. Rev Philip Anyolo:
“At the conclusion of my Pastoral Visit to
Kenya, I wish to express my appreciation to you, your brother Bishops and all
who worked with the Conference of Catholic Bishops for the fraternal welcome
you gave me. I pray that our time together may deepen the bonds of communion we
share and bring forth abundant fruit for the life of the Church in Kenya.
Commending you to the intercession of our Lady, Mother of Africa, I cordially
import to you. Your brother Bishops and all entrusted to your pastoral care, my
Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of joy and peace in the Lord,” the letter
read.
Kenya, I wish to express my appreciation to you, your brother Bishops and all
who worked with the Conference of Catholic Bishops for the fraternal welcome
you gave me. I pray that our time together may deepen the bonds of communion we
share and bring forth abundant fruit for the life of the Church in Kenya.
Commending you to the intercession of our Lady, Mother of Africa, I cordially
import to you. Your brother Bishops and all entrusted to your pastoral care, my
Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of joy and peace in the Lord,” the letter
read.
By Rose
Achiego, Waumini Communications- KCCB
Achiego, Waumini Communications- KCCB
