Happy Easter to all! We friars of the Eastern African Vicariate of the Order of Preachers pray for God's blessings upon all our benefactors and benefactresses on this joyous occasion of the Resurrection of our Lord. We pray for the Dominican Family in Eastern Africa. And we also pray for all those men and women who are discerning their way of life as Dominicans. May God guide them to follow his will.
The joy of the Resurrection gives us the energy and courage to continue to follow Jesus. As we have died with him in our baptism in order to live for Jesus, so we hope to rise with him to everlasting life after a life of carrying our cross. As preachers we have been entrusted with a mission to the world, woe to us if we do not preach! (1 Cor 9:16).
Throughout the territory of the Vicariate there are people suffering in various ways because of war, strife, exploitation, neglect, abuse, AIDS, poverty, powerlessness, and many other transgressions against love. Our desire is to proclaim a word of hope to them by our preaching as well as a word of peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness. We preach Christ, and him crucified. This is a message for all to hear, believers and non-believers alike. He was crucified for our sins. By his wounds we are healed. And he rose from the dead - victorious over sin and death. Life is stronger than death. Love endures for ever. His power helps us to carry our cross each day.
If you believe that God is calling you to a life of poverty, chastity and obedience for the sake of proclaiming the Good News, then contact our vocation Promoter for more information. May the presence of our risen Savior fill you with love, joy and peace.
by Fr. Daudi Adiletta op
