Karonga, 27 April, 2024 / 8:09 pm (ACI Africa).
Catholic youths in Malawi have been called upon to prioritize Jesus Christ and to respond to His call to a lifelong service of the Gospel message.
The Chairman of the Pastoral Commission of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka made the call in his homily on Good Shepherd Sunday, the annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2024 marked on the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
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Addressing himself to youths, who were part of the congregation at St. Martins de Porres Parish of his Episcopal See, Bishop Mtumbuka said, “Jesus is calling you my dear young people to follow Him; He wants you to give Him priority in your lives; He wants you to handover yourself entirely in his hands.”
“I beg you, young people, to have courage and offer yourselves like your brothers and sisters” (pointing at priests and the religious),” he said, and added, “Do not become slaves of worldly things, do not be afraid of following Christ.”
