Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit, Peter Kihara, urges christians to pray for the departed and remain firm in faith

By JB Nateleng

Catholic Diocese of Marsabit Bishop Peter Kihara has urged Christians to continue praying for the departed faithful, asking God to grant them mercy and welcome them into His heavenly kingdom.

In his homily during a Holy Mass held today Monday to commemorate All the Faithful Departed, Bishop Kihara said Christians have a responsibility to pray for those who have passed away, noting that they need the support of the prayers of the living.

He also encouraged the faithful to remain steadfast in their faith and prayer, urging them to continue trusting in God and holding on to the hope of inheriting eternal life.

Bishop Kihara further highlighted the sacrifice of Christ, who offered Himself to reconcile humanity with God despite their sins, calling on Christians to follow His example by promoting forgiveness and reconciliation within their communities.

The Catholic Church commemorates All Souls’ Day on November 2 every year, a day dedicated to praying for all the faithful departed.

The day is marked by Holy Mass celebrations and visits to cemeteries, where Christians clean and bless the graves of their departed loved ones as they reflect on the hope of resurrection and eternal life.