Addressing hundreds of the Diocese’s young people and several of the Catholic faithful gathered in the Cathedral of St. Theresa, His Grace Bishop Kalumba told young faithful always to remember that they are valued members of the Church. “We want you to know that we love you. The Church loves you. I cannot think of any other Church where within two consecutive years, dedicates her time to reflect on a theme focusing on young people,” the Bishop said.
As reported by Vatican news, His Excellency Bishop Kalumba’s remarks were made in a homily as the Diocese of Livingstone, launched a series of activities and events that will localise and consolidate messages from last years’ Synod of Bishops on young people. Borrowing from Part One of the Final Synod message titled, ‘He walked with them,’ the Diocese of Livingstone has planned pastoral activities that will focus on concrete aspects of young people’s lives. His Grace Bishop Kalumba encouraged young people to listen to the Lord Jesus and to heed his voice, even in the midst of worldly challenges and difficulties.
“How do we discover the presence of Jesus in difficult situations of unemployment, perceived lack of misunderstanding and mistrust from parents?” He asked. Young people, the Bishop said, should draw closer to Jesus and the Church when they find themselves in difficulties. “Just as Jesus Christ accompanied those two disciples on the road to Emmaus, the Church wants to accompany you, the Church wants to get close to you and to feel with you in your problems,” His Grace Bishop said. The diocesan activities and events launched by Bishop Kalumba will run from January to December 2019.
