AFRICA/MALAWI - Prayer, the key to discerning God's will and his own vocation according to the Bishop of Dedza

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

Lilongwe (Agenzia Fides) - "Young people in the Church and the country should choose a life of prayer. It is only through prayer that they will be able to listen attentively where God is calling them to despite many disturbing voices, and be able to choose wisely a life they want to live for the rest of their lives", said His Exc. Dedza, during the national Launch of the preparations for Vocations Sunday.
"I also encourage all married people to realize that marriage is the foundation of all vocations. Therefore, marriages should follow the example of the Holy family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus and help their children grow into responsible Christians and citizens of the country. Through this, many youths will avoid bad behaviors like drug and substance abuse and early pregnancies", he added.
In agreement with Msgr. Chithonje, Fr. Vincent Mwakhwawa, National Director of the PMS, asked all Catholics in the country to pray for vocations in the Church: "Vocations Sunday is crucial as it is a time the whole Church focuses on praying for young people to make good decisions about their future. So the Church also encourages all Catholic faithful to help youths make solid choices through prayer, teaching and monetary contributions, to address gaps that are in the Church and society".
Ruth Kundiwa, a youth from Mtendere parish said the Church through vocation prayers will help her live a responsible life: "This will help me to deepen my prayer life and I encourage youths to join various groups in the Church that provide guidance and help us make right decisions as future leaders".
Another Youth, Mike Banda from the same parish said the day made him realize how important he is as a youth in the Church and society. "I always thought as a youth, I am not that important in the Church and Society, but this day and the whole vocations period makes me realize it’s the decisions I make now that will define how important I will be in the future. The Church and society rely on us so I urge my fellow youths to make wise decisions about their lives".
This year’s World Vocations Sunday will be celebrated on the 25th of April, 2021 on the theme "A call to Service after the example of St. Joseph". The national vocations preparations launch took place at Mtendere Parish, Dedza diocese. (S.Z.) (Agenzia Fides, 23/3/2021)


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