Catholic Men in Kenyan Diocese Invited to Mentor Boychild “for demands of life”

He went on to caution CMA member against imposing messages to the boychild, but instead engage him in drawing him closer to God.

The Kenyan Catholic Bishop, who has been at the helm of Ngong Diocese since his Episcopal Consecration in April 2012 urged men to be present in their respective families “to play their prophetic role in the family life by announcing and living according to the revealed truth in the Gospel.”

“Dear men, like all baptized people, the power of Christ is manifested in you. We pray that your presence in the Family, the Church, and Society will help in shaking the power of the evil one by the strength of your spiritual life and love,” he said.

He emphasized the need for CMA members in his Episcopal See to “speak with authority so that your words and your actions will have congruence. Nothing teaches more eloquently than by example.”

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The Catholic Church leader urged CMA members to support each other “amidst all the moral economic challenges of our time.”

“So much runs in his head. There is a phenomenon of men just collapsing in their homes. The level of stress is high,” Bishop Oballa said during the January 28 event.

He added, “If it is rent, or fee, or food, or family squabbles, shield him and let the Lord heal him in your hands. CMA can be a great fraternity where men can freely share their joys and sorrows without sinking into the storms of life.”

Silas Mwale Isenjia is a Kenyan journalist with a great zeal and interest for Catholic Church related communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University in Kenya. Silas has vast experience in the Media production industry. He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.