Mombasa, 05 December, 2025 / 3:53 pm (ACI Africa).
The Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Youth Commission has encouraged young people from different Dioceses who attended their National Mass to remain hopeful despite the many struggles they face in life, reminding them that Christ walks with them at every moment.
In his Friday, December 5 homily during the event that was held at Shanzu Teachers Training College in the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa, Bishop Henry Juma Odonya of the Catholic Diocese of Kitale acknowledged the heavy burdens many young people carry.
He noted the young people's struggles, from family challenges to personal trials and national issues such as corruption, unemployment, which often make life feel overwhelming.
“As young people… sometimes you feel like giving up in life because of the difficulties you are going through. The many challenges you face sometimes make you want to lift your hand and say ‘life is difficult’. You want to give up,” Bishop Odonya said.
He added, addressing the youths, “Do not give up, Jesus loves you. He always holds your hand, He is your support; continue holding onto this Christ.”
