The Catholic Bishop of Rumbek said the resurrection of Jesus is an assurance of everlasting life for all believers.
Bishop Caesar Mazzolari made this statement addressing hundreds of faithful during the Easter Vigil.He described the resurrection of Jesus as a unique event, emphasizing that the crucified Jesus came back to a new life that never ends.
Bishop Mazzolari said Jesus shared his new life with all the baptized.
The bishop of Rumbek called the Christians resurrection people.
He encouraged the faithful to look at hardships as transition towards eternal joyful life in communion with God, devoid of problems, suffering, and weeping.
Bishop Mazzolari asked the faithful to carry the Easter candles to their homes, confident that Jesus Christ brings good into their lives by taking away the darkness of division.
Twenty two infants were baptized during the joyful Easter Vigil.