The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe, Right Reverend Vincent Mwakhwawa, has urged families to take the lead in promoting a prayerful life and praying for leaders across the world.
Bishop Mwakhwawa made the appeal during the Eucharistic celebration of Family Day and the Solemnity of Jesus Christ the King at Maula Cathedral Parish on Sunday, 23rd November 2025.
His Lordship said families should remain firm in their Christian faith and continue teaching one another the importance of family life, with the aim of serving God faithfully and raising trustworthy leaders.
He emphasized that as the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King, Christians should dedicate themselves to praying for peace in the country and for leaders in their various responsibilities of serving the people, emulating the leadership of Jesus Christ.
His Lordship further highlighted that as the Catholic Church in Malawi offers thanksgiving prayers for the elections held in September this year, Christians should continue to pray for lasting peace in the nation and for its leaders.
“The Church in Malawi, through Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB), today offered prayers of thanksgiving after the peaceful general elections. In Malawi, we have received a great miracle of peace through the elections. We were very worried, as you know, that before the elections, there was violence and many issues, but God gave us a wonderful gift of peace afterwards,” Bishop Mwakhwawa said.
Representing families, Mr. and Mrs. Chando echoed Bishop Mwakhwawa’s call, stressing that the family should be a place where members teach one another about both Christian life and physical well-being.
“Bishops, priests, presidents, and other leaders come from families. Therefore, it is important that within families we teach one another about spirituality, so that leaders who emerge will always be people of integrity,” they said.
During the celebration, families renewed their marriage vows and also joined the Catholic Church in Malawi in offering thanksgiving prayers for the elections held in September.
By Titus Jata Phiri