Nairobi, 30 March, 2024 / 9:33 pm (ACI Africa).
The Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit under the protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Spiritans) in Kenya and South Sudan has invited his confreres ministering in the two neighboring countries to welcome the event of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ “with confidence and courage”.
In his Easter Message that emphasizes hope seen by ACI Africa, Fr. Frederick Elima Wafula expresses his awareness of the challenges of life that his confreres in Kenya and South Sudan can be exposed to.
“Life can be tough, but we must face it with courage, just as Jesus did before His death,” Fr. Wafula says, and recalling Jesus’ predictions of His betrayal, denial, torture, death, and resurrection adds, “He talked about His passion and resurrection, saying,‘They will kill me but in three days I shall rise.’ His awareness of the resurrection gave Him hope and strength to endure the cross.”
The Nairobi-based Kenyan SpiritanProvincial Superior in the Congregation, whose members are also known as Holy Ghost Fathers and Brothers highlights the importance of Easter as a source of “hope and strength”.
“As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, let us remember that His victory over death gives us hope and strength to face the challenges of life,” he says.
