In his sermon, Fr. Denis Wanjala, the Parish Priest of Panyangara parish, told the celebrants to emulate the works of Mother Mary as a right approach in challenges being encountered today in many families.
“Mother Mary raised Jesus Christ with good morals amidst so many challenges, but she had never forsaken any possible challenges she faced. So dear mothers, do not give up,” Rev. Fr. Wanjala said.
By Prosper Gibolo
Panyangara Catholic Parish under Kotido Catholic Diocese on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, celebrated Women’s Day, with a call on women to emulate Mary, the mother of God, as a model of faith, resilience, and virtue amid family challenges.
The celebrations themed “Scaling up Investments to Accelerate Access to Justice for All Women and Girls” brought together lay women from different chapels under Panyangara parish.
In his sermon, Fr. Denis Wanjala, the Parish Priest of Panyangara parish, told the celebrants to emulate the works of Mother Mary as a right approach in challenges being encountered today in many families.
Dr. Wanjala expressed concern that most Catholic mothers have gone against the rule of God of what Mother Mary did in the Bible by not imposing the real morals on their children.
“Mother Mary raised Jesus Christ with good morals amidst so many challenges, but she had never forsaken any possible challenges she faced. So dear mothers, do not give up,” Rev. Fr. Wanjala said.
The man of God encouraged women to always reflect on Mother Mary and relate to their own experiences in life to avoid committing sin.
He also urged the women to always teach their children to know God and also survive without the absences of them, as Mother Mary in the Bible did.
Lucia Madaya, chairperson of the Lay Women of Napumpum Catholic Chapel, advised the rural women to embrace agriculture to ensure food security and for economic growth in their households.
She said women should eschew laziness and take the advantage of the onset rains to engage in farming.
Madaya’s warning emphasize that laziness is not merely inactivity but a destructive habit that can lead to spiritual, financial, and personal consequences, such as neglected households and wasted potential.
Anna Ilukol Oyella, chairperson of the Lay Women of Panyangara Catholic Parish, implored women to intercede for their husbands, children, and communities, especially in times of crisis every morning before they start daily chores.
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