MALAWI: Catholics Cherish New Catholic Answer Bible
A cross section of Catholics in the country, have expressed satisfaction over the introduction of the New Catholic Answer Bible currently being promoted by the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) through its Pastoral Directorate.
Vice President Dr. Saulosi Chilima is the promotional ambassador for this Catholic new answer bible and has since been to St. Patricks, area 18 and St. Kizito, Chigoneka Catholic Parishes in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe.
Marketing Officer for the project, Sydonia Dzikolidaya said that, the promotion team will visit Limbe Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Blantyre this Sunday, 31st July, 2016.
“The promotion drive of this Catholic New Answer Bible is ongoing and we intend to reach out to as many parishes in the country as possible. We appreciate how the faithful have welcomed this bible so far,” she said.
Commenting through I am a Catholic and I am proud Facebook page, Catherine Nyangulu wrote “We have bought this bible. The words from the bible tell us the truth. Let us all read bible, singing…”
Another Catholic Christian from Blantyre Archdiocese said that the new Bible is a welcome development considering that many Catholics seem not to know much about the basic doctrines of the Catholic faith.
“I welcome this indeed and hope it will be nationwide. Many people are looking forward to having it and I have heard from those who already have a copy that they find it timely considering the many false teachings about the Catholic Church.”
The Vice President Hon. Saulos Chilima while promoting the Bible at one of the Parishes in Lilongwe said that the Bible is unique as it addresses questions that often times Catholics are confronted with especially by the Protestants.
The Bibles are selling at K25, OOO (US Dollar 35) for the ones that have a leather cover and K15, 000 (US Dollar 25) for the ordinary cover. The Bible is currently available only in English and plans to have it translated in the local languages are underway.
By Prince Henderson, ECM Communications Officer
