“I WANT THE WILL OF GOD” (E. d’Alzon)

Fr. Henri Kizito
Vice-Provincial of E.A Vice-Provincial

OPENING REMARKS OF THE FIRST E. AFRICAN VICE-PROVINCIAL CHAPTER

In his opening remarks, the president of the chapter, Fr Henri Kizito, pointed out that the Assumption is a work of God, a story of love and unity. This formed the basis of the Theme of the vice-provincial Chapter “Assumptionist a witness of unity in a divided world.”  This will be made concrete when all religious reflect on what makes one feel at home and accept the other with love.

Our unity should first of all be seen in our union with the Trinity – the source, summit and model of unity. This makes this theme a perpetual theme not only for the members of the chapter or members of the vice-province but for all Christians. “Christ was the greatest witness and agent of unity. Whoever wants to work for unity should configure and identity himself with him. This is only possible if we are his friends, his close friends.” His food was to accomplish God’s Will. We ought to be united with God and always seek His Will through prayer and other spiritual activities. A person who does not pray is a poison to unity.

Our union with God will make us better witnesses and agents of unity and strengthen us for the mission ahead of us. Furthermore, it will allow us to authentically live the Assumptionist charism and be at the service of the Kingdom of God individually, as communities and as a vice-province. This is the only way to the fruition, growth and success of our Vice-Province.