Foster Unity, “lead from front”: Archbishop to Sisters of Kenyan-founded Religious Order

“Unite with families, bringing people together teaching humility in our midst because these are destined to become participants in the mission of Jesus Christ,” Archbishop Muhatia said, making reference to the VDM charism: “to live and share the mystery of the love of Christ among ourselves and service in charity for restoration of the spiritual life of the families.”

Making reference to the day’s Gospel reading about the parable of a householder and labourers who were given work in vineyard at different hours of the day, the Catholic Archbishop acknowledged with appreciation the openness of God’s mercy and generosity for everybody and urged VDM members to foster these values in their apostolate with families.

“The kingdom of God and the power of salvation is open to everybody, and that is what these sisters’ presence in this community is supposed to proclaim,” the 55-year-old Archbishop who started his Episcopal Ministry in February 2010 as Bishop of Nakuru Diocese in Kenya said.

He added, “We pray in this Mass that the presence of this community in this place, in our Archdiocese may continue preaching this truth about the kingdom of God and how God is so prodigal with His mercy, His love, and grace that He gives to whom he wants to give.”

“The Sisters are to be a testimony to God’s wasteful love, so wasteful in loving that He gives even to the latecomers,” Archbishop Muhatia said during his August 23 homily.

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VDM members are committed to family care, and are involved in family home visits, marriage preparations and accompaniment of couples, and youth Catechesis. They have presence in Kisumu Archdiocese, Nairobi Archdiocese, and Ngong Diocese.

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