MALAWI: Catholics Urged to Read The Bible Everyday
Bible Promotion team
The Bible Coordinator in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Rev. Fr Henry Zulu has urged the Catholic faithful in the country to develop a culture of reading the Bible every day for them to properly understand the Word of God and be able to share it with others during the Church’s liturgical celebrations, rituals, ceremonies and other activities and so deepen their faith.
This was said during the Eucharist celebration of 1st September, 2019 which marked the launch of the Bible month at Sacred Heart parish in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe.
Speaking during the ceremony, Rev Fr. Henry Zulu said those who are baptized are sent to proclaim the Gospel. The missionary work therefore needs deepen their understanding of the Word of God which can only be achieved by developing the hunger to hear and read God’s word.
He continued that this year’s Bible month is coming soon before the Extraordinary Mission month of October 2019, which also reminds every baptized Catholic of their duties to share the Word of God to the whole world. Reading the Bible everyday, therefore, is crucial as they cannot share what they don’t have in their hearts.
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In his remarks, the Bible ambassador for the New Catholic Answer Bible, Dr. Saulos Chilima, Former Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, said many Catholics do not know why some Church rituals and ceremonies are done. He said many Catholics are also easily challenged by members of some Christian sects and religions and they find it difficult to defend their Catholic faith. The introduction of the New Catholic Answer Bible which contains 88 commonly asked questions and Catholic answers therefore, is helpful to such Catholics so that they understand and deepen their their faith.
“I urge all Catholic families to buy the Bible for each of their family members. It is through reading the Bible that we will be able to explain why we Catholics pray the Rosary; why we ask for the intercession of the saints; and why the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick,” he said.
The month of September is dedicated to reminding all Catholics of the importance of the Bible in the life of each and every baptized person.
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By: Stella Zulu Kaferapanjira – ECM
