At Youth Pilgrimage in Angolan Archdiocese, Young People Urged to “be missionaries of faith in the digital age”

The Catholic Church leader noted that faith is “not a passing emotion, but a transformative force that must be rooted in real engagement.”

He challenged young people to become “promoters of respect, harmony, and life” online, using their voice and influence to spread the values of the Gospel.

Bishop Tyombe also insisted on the central role of prayer in sustaining authentic missionary work. “Prayer is the fuel for faith and action. Whoever prays is like a fish in water—alive and moving in harmony with God. Without prayer, our actions lose their strength and meaning,” he said.

The Angolan Catholic Bishop added, “Being an activist is not about making noise for its own sake. It means taking responsibility at home, at school, at work, and in the community. It means transforming the world through love, justice, and solidarity.”

“Do not wait for others to do what God has entrusted to you. Be protagonists of this transformation, living your faith with passion and generosity,” the Local Ordinary of Uije said.

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He called upon youths to participate actively in the life of the Church, saying, “Faith is lived in communion. Join pastoral groups and Church movements. Christian activism is love made visible through collective action.”

The Angolan Bishop, who started his Episcopal Ministry in March 2021 told youths that the missionary mandate applies to all the baptized, and noted, “Mission is not an option; it is a call. And prayer is the breath of the Christian—without it, the mission has no foundation.”

Turning to families, the Catholic Bishop encouraged parents, especially mothers, to be pillars of faith.

“Mothers, remain strong in prayer and faith. You are the foundation of the family. Show strength and perseverance to guide your children well,” he said.

Bishop Tyombe underscored the Church’s mission to build unity, peace, and care for creation. He said, “The Church must be a witness to harmony, fraternity that unites, an ecology that protects creation, and a love that spreads across the world. This is the mission entrusted to us by the Holy Spirit.”