The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Right Reverend Vincent Mwakhwawa, has called on Catholics to embrace the power of the Holy Spirit by deepening their missionary commitment through prayer, service, and unity in their daily lives.

The call has been made on Pentecost Sunday during a Eucharistic celebration at St. Bernadette Parish in Chitula, located in Kasiya on the outskirts of Lilongwe district, Malawi.

Rt. Rev. Vincent Mwakhwawa sharing his homily at St. Bernadette Parish in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe

In his message to the Christians, Bishop Mwakhwawa emphasized several keyways the faithful can contribute to the Church’s mission: praying for missionary efforts, giving generously toward church development, actively joining parish groups to use their spiritual gifts, participating regularly in Small Christian Communities, and being hardworking and responsible in their homes to help sustain the Church.

“The Holy Spirit empowers us to do more than worship — we are called to act, to give, to serve,” said the bishop. “Let the fire of Pentecost be visible in how we live, how we work, and how we come together as a community.”

He also underscored the importance of Small Christian Communities (SCCs) as the building blocks of vibrant parish life.

“God builds His Church through unity,” he said. “In small communities, we grow stronger in faith.”

Second Vice Chairperson of the Parish Council, Samuel Rajab, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the bishop’s visit and his uplifting message.

“We are deeply thankful for his visit. This is a huge boost for us,” said Rajab. “His encouragement, especially about SCCs, has rekindled our sense of mission and togetherness.”

By Brenard Marko Mwanza