CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF THE SERVANT OF GOD, CARDINAL OTUNGA: A LEGACY OF HUMILITY AND HOLINESS
Hundreds of faithful gathered at Queen of Apostles Parish Ruaraka to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of the Servant of God, (SoG) Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga.
The Holy Mass was led by Archbishop Philip Anyolo, and concelebrated by the Auxiliary Bishop David Kamau, Archbishop Emeritus John Cardinal Njue, and numerous Priests.
In the homily, Bishop Kamau remembered the life of Cardinal Otunga as one of humility, natural faith, gifts of administration, leadership, and love for family, Christians, and priests. He also recalled him as a leader of unity, peace, and reconciliation. “Whatever your gift is, do it cheerfully and do not give up, just as Cardinal Otunga taught us,” he said.
Fr. Lawrence Njoroge, the vice postulator for the cause of Cardinal Otunga’s beatification and canonization, provided an update on the beatification process, mentioning recent communication from the Postulator in Rome. The Positio, a crucial document in the process, is now ready for presentation to the Dicastery, a department for the Causes of Saints in Rome, for discernment and voting to advance Cardinal Otunga’s cause to the next level.
The Archbishop called on everyone to embrace the fullness of the Christian life, perfect love, and holiness, aspirations that Cardinal Otunga hoped we would walk along. “Let us pray for him to lead and guide us in holiness as he taught us while here,” he encouraged.
Cardinal Otunga is remembered for his unwavering dedication to the poor and less fortunate. The faithful seek his intercession to inspire them to follow his example of holiness, love, and compassion for those in need, families, and one another.
