{"id":1130,"date":"2025-02-20T13:15:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T11:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domansa.org\/?p=1130"},"modified":"2025-02-20T13:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T11:15:28","slug":"mansa-cathedral-holds-special-mass-for-the-sick-at-the-optional-memorial-of-our-lady-of-lourdes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/domansa.org\/index.php\/2025\/02\/20\/mansa-cathedral-holds-special-mass-for-the-sick-at-the-optional-memorial-of-our-lady-of-lourdes\/","title":{"rendered":"MANSA CATHEDRAL HOLDS SPECIAL MASS FOR THE SICK AT THE OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mansa, Zambia \u2013 11\/02\/25<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary in Mansa Diocese joined the universal Church in praying for the sick on the Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, The celebration emphasized care, compassion, and hope for those suffering from illness, in line with the Church\u2019s mission to support the vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The <\/a>special Mass at the cathedral was presided over by Bishop Patrick Chisanga OFM, Conv. who encouraged the sick to find strength in Christ, the Divine Healer. In his homily, he emphasized the theme of hope and trust in God\u2019s providence, reminding the faithful that Mary\u2019s intercession brings comfort to those in pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quoting Romans 5:5 (\u201cHope does not disappoint\u201d), he urged the sick not to lose faith but to remain steadfast in God\u2019s love. He also highlighted Christ\u2019s miracles of healing in the Gospels, assuring the congregation that God continues to heal and restore lives today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebration was also a reminder of the Christian call to care for the sick. The faithful, especially members of Small Christian Communities (SCCs), home-based caregivers, and health workers, were encouraged to show love, visit the sick, and offer them spiritual and emotional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo all caregivers, nurses, and health workers\u2014your service is not just a profession but a vocation of love,\u201d the celebrant said. \u201cThrough your hands, God\u2019s mercy is felt by those who suffer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event concluded with special prayers for the sick and a blessing with the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes. The faithful were urged to continue praying for the sick, visiting those in need, and being bearers of hope in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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