Dear
Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Blessings
of peace and courage for this new year in the Lord Jesus.
Re:Prayer Vigil for the Cause of Servant of God Benedict
Daswa at Mater Dei Pastoral Centre near Mokopane in the Diocese of Polokwane beginning on Saturday 15th February at 6 pm and ending on Sunday
morning at 6 am.
The
Diocese of Tzaneen is inviting all Catholics from Southern Africa to a
Vigil of Prayer with Holy Mass for the cause of the Servant of God Benedict
Daswa who we believe is a martyr of the Church.The Prayer Vigil and Mass will
be held at Mater Dei Pastoral Centre near Mokopane in the Diocese of Polokwane
beginning on Saturday 15 th February at
6 pm and ending on Sunday morning at 6 am.
The
programme for the Vigil will include a Drama on the martyrdom of Benedict
Daswa, personal testimonies by family members and friends who knew Benedict
Daswa, highlights of his life with reflections on the importance of his life
for our times and prayers will include exposition of Blessed Sacrament with
Holy Rosary meditations on the mysteries of Light in relation to different
aspects of Benedict Daswa's life.
The
Eucharist will focus on the prophetic spirit in the life of Benedict Daswa.
The collection taken up during the Holy Mass will be for the
support of the cause so please be generous.It is our conviction that God will
answer the prayers we raise for the success of the cause.
For this
reason we are also encouraging Catholics to pray the special Novena Prayer
beginning on Thursday 6th February until Friday 14 February ie nine consecutive
days of prayer before the Vigil. Parishes could include this prayer during the
prayers of the faithful in the celebration of the Eucharist.I have attached a
copy of the main novena prayer.The novena prayer booklets are available from
Tzaneen Diocese at R5 each.It can also be downloaded from the website http://benedictdaswa.org.za/novena-in-english/
If you
have any questions about Mater Dei Pastoral Centre and wish to communicate with
the Brother Raul who will be in charge of the centre during the vigil or if you
need more information about Polokwane Diocese, please contact the following
numbers: The contact number of the Secretary of the Bishop of Polokwane, Oupa
Koma, is Email: oupakoma@gmail.com Mobile: 0721591077 Bishop’s Office
No: 015 2958156 or 015 2958152 Contact numbers for the Mater Dei Pastoral
Centre:Bro. Raul at Mater Dei: 0603855455 ; or
0769615678; Mater Dei Office: 015 491 5641. Attached is information on how
to get to Mater Dei Pastoral Centre by car.
Please
pass on this information to all the communities of your parish.We would like to
know if there are any groups from your diocese participating in the Prayer
Vigil.
God bless
you with faith,hope and love in Christ Jesus
+ Joao
Rodrigues
Bishop of
the Diocese of Tzaneen
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