MALAWI: Archbishop of Blantyre Says Variety of Charisms a Seed of Unity, Not Competition
Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa
Esther Misheck Nyanja
Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa has called on the clergy and Religious men and women in the Archdiocese of Blantyre to sow seeds of unity and collaboration in Ministry and not perceive each other as competitors due to different charisms.
In his homily, at the Mass commemorating the World Day of the Consecrated Life which falls on 2 February every year, which is also the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Archbishop Msusa emphasised that no any Charism is greater than the other, as they all come from God for service in the Church.
The mass was celebrated at Mary Queen of All Hearts Limbe Cathedral in Blantyre on 4th February to allow the faithful to attend.
“Religious Priests, Sisters, and Brothers are all consecrated to the Lord through baptism to share our joy with one another, the joy that God gave us through our Congregations because of the various charisms” he said while commending the Consecrated men and women for their work in the Archdiocese.
The archbishop further underscored that the Consecrated are not ordinary people but they are on a mission to preach the Gospel to the world and be close to the destitute.
“Pope Francis’ special message on this feast has reminded us that ‘we brothers and sisters on a mission and are related”. He is actually requesting all of us to leave our comfort zones and preach to those that are suffering like him. The Pope, though struggling to walk, has demonstrated this with his recent visit to the war zones like the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC and South Sudan,” Most Rev. Msusa said, urging all the faithful to be close to those that are suffering.
Furthermore, His Grace Thomas Msusa warned the Religious Priests, Brothers and Sisters against the habit of searching for worldly pleasures, personal gains and fame. Instead, the consecrated should focus on how to live their vows and promises faithfully.
