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Bishop Banda’s Homily, Saturday 2nd Week of Lent.

March 3, 2018

The parable of the prodigal son is perhaps one of the most familiar parables of the New Testament. At the core of this parable are two brothers and their merciful father. This relates directly to the situation which prompted the parable: “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. The […]

Bishop Banda’s Homily Friday 2nd week of Lent

March 2, 2018

1. “Nothing about our lives is an accident. Everything that happens in every moment of our life has a reason and a purpose. Our life and our future are in the hands of God. Even when we have to climb a few mountains and walk through some dark valleys, God is at work. He is […]

Bishop Banda’s Homily, Thursday, 2nd Week of Lent

February 28, 2018

It is said: “Life is the best teacher and an excellent guide”. When we come to think of the many experiences we have made; the adventures and discoveries we have undertaken; the losses and struggles we have encountered, and all the achievements and accomplishments we have attained. All these experiences give us an insight and […]

Bishop Banda’s Homily, Wednesday, 2nd Week, Lent

February 27, 2018

Gossip and rumour can damage people’s reputations and character. These vices have ripple effects which turn into tidal waves and at the end become viral and unstoppable. It is even worse today with the advent of social media. When you think of our friends in the political fraternity, it is mostly during campaigns when we […]

Bishop Banda’s Homily,Tuesday, 2nd Week of Lent

February 27, 2018

Our readings today call for a self-introspection of life especially in the promotion of charity and in the cultivation of integrity. There ought to be a fitting unanimity of living in our lives. Our thoughts should suit our actions. Our desires should correspond to our forms of nobility. It follows therefore that a harmonious way […]

Bishop Banda’s homiliy, Monday, 2nd Week of Lent

February 26, 2018

Today, we seem to have a problem to admit being ashamed of anything. But while shame can be destructive it can also be purifying and transforming. Sometimes when People reject shame they lose all sense of moral right and wrong. However, genuine shame removes pride and it brings about a wholesome humility and honesty in […]

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