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| H.E. John Cardinal Njue, Archbishop of Nairobi |
The Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, (KCCB) H.E. John Cardinal Njue, wants young Christian professionals to ‘intentionally and purposefully’ spread their influence in politics, economics and morality in the society.
Addressing the Christian professionals at a breakfast prayer meeting organised by the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) at the Holy Family Minor Basilica Hall, on Saturday January 31, 2015, Cardinal Njue told them not to shy away from politics, saying this way, they would give the country the much needed sense of direction.
“We have to deliberately ensure that our Christian faith interracts with the political and social functions by speaking to issues that arise with the political and social functions,” said Cardinal Njue.
Christian professionals, he said, must actively get involved in the daily social life of the country, national decision-making processes and politics while still living in accordance with their Christian calling. Their careers, he emphasised, were not just professions, but a calling to serve.
“This in my view is the best way to morally and politically secure the future of our beloved Country Kenya,” he said.
He commended the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum for always speaking out especially on issues threatening the family, which he described as the basic unit of the society.
“I am honoured and encouraged to see young Christian professionals ready to profess their faith in their daily lives and professions: more so in Kenya today when Christianity is facing challenges. Your Christian commitment gives me great pride and a lot of hope,” said the Cardinal.
He called on the Christian professionals to engage political leaders and the youth in Kenya, and teach them to appreciate the importance of humility and good character as opposed to money or power.
The Cardinal rallied the young professional to see the difficult moments that the country is facing as an opportunity to reclaim Christian values in all the society.
The Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) is a group of Christian professionals from various denominations sharing common values on issues of family, life and religious freedom and social justice.
By Samuel Waweru, Waumini Communications KCCB