ZAMBIA: Be in Tune with Challenges Faced by God’s People – Bishop Kasonde
Bishop Kasonde Administering the Sacrament of Holy Orders
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Solwezi-Zambia, Rt. Rev. Charles Kasonde, has urged newly ordained priests to be open to the world and church’s developments so as to understand the challenges God’s people encounter daily.
Speaking during the priestly ordination in the Diocese on Saturday 9th June, 2018, the bishop said, “You need to be open to the world of what is happening inside the church and outside. Be in tune with the challenges that the flock of our Lord Jesus Christ is encountering.”
Bishop Kasonde further emphasised that priests undergo training aimed at helping them understand the challenges that people in all levels are encountering. “In priesthood you are trained to understand persons at all levels of lives and for each one of them you need to provide your veritable and unjustified presence so that you provide the mysteries unfolding in the church to the people in the manner that satisfies them.”
The prelate also pointed out that priesthood is a journey of faith that is accompanied by the Lord with favours bestowed on all ministers of the church.
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By Mwenya Mukuka, ZCCB Communications Officer
