That All May be One

July 1, 2006

For the second year running the commemoration of the feast of St Josemaria, founder of Opus Dei was celebrated at Strathmore University. More than 2,000 people attended the Celebration of the Holy Mass. The main celebrant at the Mass was Ndingi Mwana a' Nzeki, Archbishop of Nairobi. Msgr Albert Pampillon, Regional Vicar of Opus Dei in East Africa gave the homily.

In his homily Msgr Pampillon laid emphasis on the priestly prayer of Christ. "Ut omnes unum sint – that all may be one" is also the motto of Strathmore and a motto that every Christian is called to live. This unity must be lived with the Pope and the bishops and it must also be experienced in the way we forgive one another. Msgr Pampillon reminded the congregation that they should not to be afraid of persecution, citing the launch of a recent book and movie. One way of preparing for the struggle is to do mortification, to make sacrifices.

At the end of the celebration, Archbishop Ndingi thanked Opus Dei for the work the Prelature is carrying out in the Archdiocese. He told them to emulate the example of St Josemaria and other saints of the catholic Church.