Kenya: Live the Works of Mercy beyond Jubilee Year
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Bishop Joseph Obanyi of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has called on the faithful to ensure that they live the works of Mercy even after the end of the Jubilee year of Mercy which ended on Sunday, 20 November.“We must endear to practice more and more the works of mercy in our daily lives. The same duties we had during the Jubilee Year of Mercy must be our way of life always,” Bishop Obanyi told CISA today.He noted that the faithful should begin living “more concretely the Mercy of God within their parishes, dioceses and the entire Church since this will encourage growth of their faith.”“The Catholic Women Associations, the legionaries, Catholic Men Associations amongst many others should maintain their commitment to do something that is in line with the works of mercy within their parishes, dioceses and even in the outstations,” said Bishop Obanyi.He continued, “If you were paying school fees for children in schools and seminaries, then ...
Bishop Joseph Obanyi of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has called on the faithful to ensure that they live the works of Mercy even after the end of the Jubilee year of Mercy which ended on Sunday, 20 November.
“We must endear to practice more and more the works of mercy in our daily lives. The same duties we had during the Jubilee Year of Mercy must be our way of life always,” Bishop Obanyi told CISA today.
He noted that the faithful should begin living “more concretely the Mercy of God within their parishes, dioceses and the entire Church since this will encourage growth of their faith.”
“The Catholic Women Associations, the legionaries, Catholic Men Associations amongst many others should maintain their commitment to do something that is in line with the works of mercy within their parishes, dioceses and even in the outstations,” said Bishop Obanyi.
He continued, “If you were paying school fees for children in schools and seminaries, then you must keep doing so. If you were going to visit prisoners and the sick people you too must keep doing that to ensure that it is your way of life,” said Bishop Obanyi.
He called on priests to ensure that the Sacrament of reconciliation and love is more accessible even after the end of the year of mercy.
Pope Francis marked the end the Jubilee Year by closing the Holy Doors at St. Peter’s Basilica with a Mass on Sunday.
(CISA in Nairobi)
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