BY RODRICK DESURI
Auki
His Grace, Bishop Jacob Aba SM urges and encourages the people of Buma Parish and other parishes to build their own parish facilities and to not depend on the diocese for support.
He made this assurance during his acknowledgment speech at the feast day celebration of Buma Parish over the weekend.
He encouraged people to avoid seeking support from outside donors and to use the God-given resources that are available to them.
He said God has blessed his people with resources, and it is part of their responsibility to make use of what they have.
“Our diocese is now localized. Therefore, I don’t encourage asking for funds from outside. But I will encourage you to build your own facilities in your parish,” he said.
“An example of this is the facilities here in Buma Parish. Who will be building these facilities?” he asked.
“God has given the creation to redemption,” he added.
He said that God has provided all the necessary resources that He wants His people to use for the betterment of the parishes.
He said that, even though working together must be emphasised in the parishes and diocese, families must strongly uphold their daily prayer lives and regain family values.
Meanwhile, he acknowledges the church ministries in Buma Parish, as well as the chiefs, catechists, parents, and religious servants, for their commitment and dedication to the parish.
“With the shared and strong responsibility among you, there will be improvement in the parish and diocese as a whole. Once again, happy feast day, and enjoy without selfishness,” he concluded.
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