Ndola, 02 December, 2024 / 4:02 pm (ACI Africa).
Zambians are grappling with a myriad of socio-economic and political challenges including that are also straining family relations, Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Ndola Archdiocese has observed, and called on the faithful to remain firm in their faith despite the hardships they face.
In his Advent message issued on Sunday, December 1, Archbishop Phiri reminded the faithful that Christian life is anchored in faith, urging them to “walk by faith, not by sight.”
He Archbishop observed that year's Advent season for Zambia has come at a time when the country is grappling with a hard economy, uncertainties surrounding climate change such as poor rainfall, rising political tensions, as well as severe load-shedding that he said had pushed many people out of business.
He also highlighted what he described as deteriorating moral values in society as well as falling apart of Christian marriages due to high infidelity levels among other evils, and said, “These issues have made many people to panic and consequently, some are losing faith in God.”
“I invite you to remain steadfast in your faith. The Lord is reassuring us through the Prophet Jeremiah that he shall indeed see us through all the debilitating economic, social, and spiritual maledictions,” the Catholic Church leader said.
