Easter in Nepal: Proclamation of Resurrection is center of Christian life
The Apostolic Vicar Msgr. Simick urges faithful to help the Catholic community grow through witness and having more children. Slow growth of Nepalese faithful, compared to the non-Catholic population. During the Vigil 35 adults received baptism.
Kathmandu (AsiaNews) – The Resurrection, "and its proclamation to other people are the real heart of the life of a Christian. When we fail to share this Good News and to communicate it to others, we fail to live our lives as Christians": With these words Mgr. Paul Simick, apostolic vicar of Nepal, urged the faithful gathered for the celebration of Easter to become a stronger presence in the life of the country.
During the Mass, during which 35 adults were baptized, the prelate called on the Catholic community to increase its number: "We live in small groups - he said - but this Easter encourages us in a special way to reach as many people as possible with the God News ".
There are about 10 thousand Catholics in Nepal out of a total population of 28 million. The laity have promised the apostolic vicar they will do their best to increase the number of the faithful, both by increasing the birth rate and stepping up evangelization.
Rajni, a Catholic and mother of two children, said: "The Catholic people live a better life expectancy, but their number is not increasing as it should. I think it's because of the many work commitments and birth control".
"We Catholic mothers - she added – who live a dignified life, we must be ready to have more children. I'd be happy to have more, it would be a precious gift from God, according to His will. "
Satsa Karki, a recently married Catholic woman, adds: "Our task is to reach all people with the witness of our faith. At the same time, I'm happy to give birth to as many children as God will grant me. Children are a gift of God and the more I have the more it means I'm doing the justice and mercy of God".
The growth of the Christian community in Nepal is very slow, in contrast with that of the total population, which over the last 35 years has almost doubled.
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