Catholic Diocese Of Chipata

04/08/2024

Bishop George Lungu's Call to Humility and Selflessness for Newly Ordained Priests

In a heartfelt homily at St. Anne's Cathedral Parish, Bishop George Lungu urged four newly ordained priests to embrace humility and selflessness in their sacred calling. Addressing the newly ordained deacons, Bishop Lungu emphasized that their vocation is a willing response to serve others, not a coerced obligation.

Acknowledging the daily challenges faced by many, which can sometimes lead to desperate actions such as su***de, he urged the new priests to be beacons of hope and guidance, prioritizing the well-being of others over material gain. He cautioned against the love of money, reminding them that their work should be driven by a genuine desire to serve rather than financial reward.

Bishop Lungu also called on all priests within the diocese to recommit themselves to Jesus, the high priest, and to cherish the gift of their priesthood. He appealed to parents to encourage their children to consider a life of religious service, ensuring the continuation of a devoted and compassionate clergy.

The ordination ceremony, which included deacons Lemmy Tembo, Tyson Zulu, Daliso Mbewe, and Adrian Matebesi, highlighted the dual focus on spiritual and social responsibilities, underscoring the interconnectedness of faith and community welfare.

15/07/2024

03/07/2024

“Whoever cares for the poor lends to the Lord, who will pay back the sum in full” (Proverbs 19:17)

08/08/2020

Be thankful for the tiny details of your life that make room for beautiful blessings.

19/07/2018

06/06/2018

SANTA MARIA DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION.
Department of Borehole Drilling.

30/05/2018

Santa Maria Blocks

16/05/2018

Santa Maria Development Foundation

16/05/2018

Santa Maria Development Foundation. Is being run by Catholic Diocese of Chipata.
Department of Borehole Drilling.

16/05/2018

Santa Maria borehole drilling

25/04/2018

I Thessalonians 5:16‭-‬19 NKJV Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit.

Prayer is simply communication with God. Communication is important in any relationship. In order to know someone better, constant fellowship is necessary and this is achieved through spending time in prayer and reading God's word. The purpose of prayer is never to accomplish human will but always to bring God's will to fruition. Prayer must be seen as a process of linking yourself with God so that He can work through you. God's agenda must be prioritized above any personal desires in prayer.

It's easy to worship God when things are going great in your life but difficult when you are going through challenging circumstances. But Paul tells us to always rejoice and pray without ceasing. God is real and so good, no matter how you feel or go through in life. The deepest level of worship is praising God in spite of the pain, you may be going through.

Deuteronomy 31:8 NKJV
And the Lord , He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.

Romans 8:26 NKJV
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

God has promised to never leave us nor forsake us. We have the Holy Spirit to help us pray through our weakness, we only have to submit to Him. Amen

23/04/2018