Synod on Synodality: Zambian Catholic Bishop Urges Prayer, “invocation of the Holy Spirit”

In his September 21 statement, Bishop Mulandu reiterates his appeal for prayers, saying, “Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I therefore, invite you beginning this coming Sunday, 25th Sunday in Ordinary time, to join the Universal Church in praying for the Synodal Assembly.”

“The first recommended form of Prayer is that of listening to the word of God and to the Holy Spirit. Secondly, we are all encouraged to organize and take part in the prayer of adoration in your respective Parishes, Convents and Monasteries,” he says.

The Zambian Catholic Bishop who has been at the helm of Mpika Diocese since his Episcopal Ordination in July 2021 continues, “We have attached to this message the universal prayer for intercessions, provided by the secretariat of the Synod, that is to be used during the Weekday and Sunday Eucharistic celebrations beginning from the 25th Sunday in ordinary time.”

“These prayers may also be used during all your prayer meetings. The Prayer to be used by the Priests at the end of the Eucharistic Celebration of the 26th Sunday in ordinary time is also attached,” he says.

Bishop Mulandu implores, “May Mary Our Mother and St. Joseph, her chaste Spouse, accompany us in this special moment of prayer of listening, adoration, intercession and thanksgiving.”

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Jude Atemanke is a Cameroonian journalist with a passion for Catholic Church communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. Currently, Jude serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.