Bishop Sabino Calls for Christ-Centred Unity Among Arua Diocese Catholic Community During a Holy Mass a St.Kizito School - Bugolobi, Mbuya Parish in Kampala
KAMPALA, UGANDA - The Bishop of Arua Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki, has
called on Christians of Arua Diocese living in Kampala to strengthen their unity,
remain rooted in Christ and sustain their spiritual lives through prayer.
The Bishop made the call while celebrating the Holy Matrimony Mass for a diocesan family with the Arua Diocese community in Kampala at St. Kizito Primary
School, under Mbuya Parish. The gathering brought together members of the diocesan community to celebrate their shared faith, identity and unity in Christ.
In his message, Bishop Sabino appreciated the Christians for coming together as one community and encouraged them to maintain the spirit of togetherness,
noting that Christian unity should be founded on Christ, just as it was among the early Christian communities.
He urged members of the community to remain united with their Church leaders and ensure that any associations formed by Christians from the Diocese
operate in consultation with and under the guidance of the appropriate Church authorities. He particularly emphasised the importance of keeping the
Bishop informed and seeking the necessary approval when establishing diocesan associations.
Reflecting on the Gospel reading of the ten virgins awaiting the bridegroom, Bishop Sabino highlighted the importance of spiritual preparedness
in the Christian journey. He observed that while the wise virgins were prepared with sufficient oil, the foolish ones failed to make adequate preparations.
He explained that being a Christian goes beyond outward identification with the faith; it requires a deliberate commitment to living a life that reflects Christ.
He identified prayer as the spiritual oil that sustains and nurtures the Christian life, encouraging the faithful to make prayer an essential part of their daily lives.
The Bishop further encouraged Christians not to lose hope or live as people without hope, reminding them of the hope and strength that come from their faith in Christ.
Bishop Sabino also reminded Christians living in Kampala not to forget their roots and communities back home. He encouraged them to remain connected to Arua Diocese and
contribute positively to the development and wellbeing of their home communities.
He shared an update on the progress of the Jege Jege Initiative, which has so far mobilised more than UGX 400 million through contributions of just UGX 100 per person amongst other packages.
He commended the collective effort behind the initiative and encouraged Christians to continue embracing unity and shared responsibility, noting that small individual
contributions can achieve significant results when people work together.
The celebration allowed Christians of Arua Diocese living in Kampala to renew their bonds of fellowship and strengthen their connection with the Diocese.
