Catechists called to echo God’s Word.

The Sunset Mass on January 27, 2018 at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (NBVM) was celebrated by Fr Joachim Robert.

In his homily, Fr Joachim, the parish priest of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit explained why the Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday.

He said catechists echo the Word of God and the teaching of the Lord. When we do it, we are spreading the Word of God to one another. We must experience Jesus and the Word of God in our lives in order to echo it to others.

Jesus speaks with authority. Jesus is the face of our Father’s mercy. Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach wisely and with authority.

Calling all to be catechists, Fr Joachim reiterated, “Be a disciple, be a catechist for Jesus.” He said good catechists must have a spirit of gratitude and humility. Jesus humbled Himself as a slave so that we can be saved.

“We are invited to be disciples of Christ and disciples of hope to others.”

Fr Joachim ended his homily by saying, “O that today you will listen to the Lord, harden not your hearts. Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life.”

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online