Honouring Sr. Leticia, Bishop Sabino Rallies the faithful to Renew Eucharistic Commitment
Arua Diocese - Bishop Sabino Ocan Odoki, has made a strong appeal to the faithful to renew their
commitment to the Eucharist, describing it as the source of Christian life and strength.
The call was made during a memorial Mass celebrated in honour of the late Rev. Sr. Leticia, whose
life of service and dedication was remembered with gratitude by priests, religious, family members,
and the faithful.
While presiding over the Eucharistic celebration, Bishop Odoki reflected on the life of Rev. Sr.
Leticia, describing her as a deeply hardworking and committed religious sister whose presence
brought visible transformation wherever she served. He gave personal testimony, recalling his
interaction with her during his time as Rector of Alokolum National Major Seminary.
"As matron in charge of workers at the seminary, Sr. Leticia did not only organise work efficiently but also
cared deeply for the spiritual welfare of the staff," the Bishop said. He noted that she actively encouraged workers
who had not received the sacraments to prepare for them, discovering that some were not even baptised. This pastoral
concern, he added, reflected her faithfulness to God's all and her early and deliberate choice of religious vocation.
In his Homily, Bishop Sabino emphasised that the Eucharist is what distinguishes Christians,
describing it as "life in God" and the sure source of strength for believers.
"Unless we eat the Body and drink the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, we do not have life,"
he said, stressing that Sr. Leticia's strength and faithfulness flowed from her daily life
in Jesus through the Eucharist. He reminded priests and religious of their call to draw daily
nourishment from the Eucharist, which he described as essential for their mission.
He noted that closeness to Christ in the Eucharist gives believers strength against discouragement,
despair, and weakness in the journey of life.
Bishop urged Christians who have distanced themselves from the Eucharist to find their way back,
affirming that Jesus gave His Body and Blood so that His people may never be lost.
