Catholic Leaders in Zambia, Kenya Urge Missionary Commitment Beyond Mission Sunday

Catholic leaders in Zambia and Kenya are calling on the faithful to maintain their missionary work after the recent Mission Sunday celebrations. Bishop Charles Sampa Kasonde of the Diocese of Solwezi and Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of Kenya encouraged the baptized to dedicate time to evangelization, support missionary efforts, and serve those in need.

Bishop Kasonde stated that the period following Mission Sunday should involve making oneself available to Christ's mission through quality time. He noted that participating in this mission requires nurturing a relationship with God that improves a person's character and how they treat others. According to the bishop, being a better person allows Christians to spread goodness within their communities.

The former chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa added that Mission Sunday signifies being sent as baptized people to make Christ known. He said every Christian is called to participate in evangelization regardless of their personal talents or inadequacies.