The Catholic Church in Guinea-Bissau called on its people to join a day of fasting a prayer for peace in 4 November.
With the theme “The truth shall set you free”, the initiative was organised in response to mounting challenges facing the country, including the flight of young people in search of opportunities abroad, a decline in social solidarity, heighted political tensions and the mismanagement of public goods.
Church leaders requested “a day of fasting and prayer so that we can listen to what God has for us, so that we can ask God for unity and tranquillity in the country, and a good management of common goods,’ said Fr Lúcio Brentegani, administrator of the Diocese of Bafatá, in an interview with Radio Sol Mansi.
He said all Guineans, irrespective of religious, ethnic or political affiliation, were encouraged to take part in the event.
“In Guinea-Bissau there is good collaboration between different religions and ethnic groups, so this is an invitation to everyone who has faith in God Almighty, and it also extends to people of good will who want to make their contribution to the good of Guinea-Bissau,” he explained.
A statement signed by Fr Brentegani and the Bishop of Bissau José Lampra Cá invited Guineans to the day of fasting and prayer, explaining that in times of trial and tribulation the recourse is always to turn to God.
“Where we feel that our strength is waning, the light is dimming and our fraternity is facing problems, we must raise our eyes to God and ask God to help us convert, to change our attitude and to accept to always walk in the ways chosen by God,” it said.
“Everyone feels that this is a difficult time and we're not here for any kind of demonstration, but the role of the Catholic Church is to make its spiritual contribution and this is what we want to live out as far as we can,” said Fr Brentegani.
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