Bissau, 15 December, 2024 / 9:38 pm (ACI Africa).
Bishop José Lampra Cá of the Catholic Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau has urged a member of the Clarist Franciscan Missionaries of the Most Blessed Sacrament (CFMSS) who made her Perpetual Profession to draw inspiration from Prophet Jeremiah, fostering resilience in practicing her Christian faith.
In his homily during the December 14 Perpetual Profession of Sr. Belmira Sábado Fernando Tamba, Bishop Lampra Cá emphasized that the vocation to religious life requires perseverance, unwavering faith, and the ability to begin anew despite trials.
“The vocation of Jeremiah teaches us that being called by God means always being ready to begin anew, living a new life in light of the original call, without losing heart in the face of difficulties,” he said during the Eucharistic celebration that was held at the St. John the Baptist Parish of his Episcopal See.
He added, “Jeremiah was tasked with proclaiming the collapse of an entire social structure to lay the foundation for a renewed society. Though his mission was difficult, he did not fear, for Yahweh had prepared him long in advance.”
“You must follow Jeremiah’s example of resilience and faith as you embark on this new stage of your religious life,” Bishop Lampra Cá told Sr. Tamba.
