Amid “challenges within the Church”, Catholic Bishop in Kenya Urges Priests to “stand by revealed truth of the Gospel”

The Kenyan Catholic Church leader, who has been at the helm of Ngong Diocese since his Episcopal Consecration in April 2012 went on to urge the Priests to thank God for the gift of their ministerial Priesthood.

“Dear beloved Priests, how we need to take it upon ourselves to be grateful to God for this undeserving gift, not given to us on merit, but undeservedly, God whispered His call for which He had been preparing you and you responded,” Bishop Oballa said.

He emphasized, “Let us be ever grateful for this gift that we do not deserve. And that should call us to prayer, a life of prayer. The Church has lovingly imposed on us the liturgy of the hours.”

“Let it be a treasure and not a burden, for we stand in for so many people and God's creation that may not pray,” he further said.

Bishop Oballa thanked Priest for choosing a state of life that sets “aside all worldly success.”

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He highlighted the spirit of listening as important, saying, “Everyone should be sure of finding in a Priest a listening heart, a man who is never indifferent. A priest is not in a position to give alms or to find a solution to the problems that someone confides to Him.”

“A priest can always be compassionate; he can always love, and He can always pray, pray for and with the person,” the Kenyan Catholic Bishop said.

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.