Covid-19 and the re-opening of churches in Africa: hope at the center of the mission
"Church doors are gradually opening and, despite the still active presence of the virus, Christians live in the immense joy of the open grave as a sign of resurrection and victory", writes Fr. Donald Zagore, Ivorian theologian of the Society for African Missions in a message to Fides news agency.
“Covid-19 is certainly still present, but the Christian belief that it will be defeated against any anguish motivated by current realities remains alive. For Christians, evil, regardless of its virulence, will never have the last word. Triumph over evil is a guarantee. The certainty that God who does all new things (Revelation 21: 5) now becomes the project of life, the living source of all Christian hope”, writes Zagore and urges “not to risk sinking into indifference and irresponsibility”.
“Resurrection does not completely annihilate evil – concludes Fr. Zagore – but releases a light of hope that pierces the clouds of anguish in order to open a new era. With resurrection, we are no longer forced to become trapped in a fatal fate that would only confirm the absurdity of the present moment”.
You can read the original report of the letter here.
