The Parish Priest of The Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Parish in Dakabela, who also serves as the Director for Social Communications in Soroti Catholic Diocese (SSOCCOM), Rev. Fr. Marcel Ajoket, has called on Christians to live every day in readiness for the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Preaching during Sunday Mass, Fr. Marcel delivered a heartfelt homily that challenged believers to examine their daily lives in light of God’s constant watchfulness.
He reminded Christians that the return of Christ is certain, though the day and hour remain unknown and urged them to keep their spiritual lamps burning through righteous living.
“Be ready for the coming back of Jesus,” he said. “It is good for God to come back when you are having lighting actions, not dark ones.”
The priest explained that “lighting actions” represent deeds that reflect the goodness of God, acts of kindness, honesty, love and service, while “dark actions” are those that contradict the values of the Gospel.
“Your actions should be seen by people through light,” Fr. Marcel said. “You can easily present yourself to God and to other people when you have shining actions.”
He encouraged the faithful to cultivate habits of self reflection before making choices.
“Before you start doing anything, first ask yourself: are you doing something shining or something dark? Assuming God was to come when you are doing that thing, would He be happy or not?”
Fr. Marcel stressed that readiness for Christ’s coming should not be a seasonal effort but a continuous lifestyle.
“If you know Christ is coming one day, why can’t you be prepared always?” he asked.
In addition to his call for spiritual vigilance, Fr. Marcel reminded Christians about the importance of placing their trust and resources in God.
He urged them to dedicate their material wealth to purposes that glorify Him and advance His Kingdom.
“If you have not put your wealth in God, then at least have belief in Him by having hope, strength, and faith,” he advised. “God should be the anchor of all that you have and all that you are.”
He cautioned against placing ultimate security in possessions, noting that earthly riches are temporary while spiritual investments last forever.
Fr. Marcel also spoke extensively about prayer, encouraging believers to pray with hope and unwavering faith.
He acknowledged that life often presents painful trials and situations that seem unchangeable but assured the congregation that God’s timing is perfect.
“Whether you have the hardest situation, or you have a bad story, no matter how difficult your life is, your story will be good one day when you believe in God,” he said. “Your story will end well.”
He emphasized that prayer is not merely a religious duty but a powerful connection to the source of life and strength.
Christians, he noted, should approach God with confidence that He hears and will answer according to His will.
Fr. Marcel’s homily carried a central message of living faith that is visible in actions, attitudes and relationships.
He warned that it is not enough to profess belief in Christ without demonstrating it through good works.
“People should be able to see your light before you even speak about it,” he noted. “When you have shining actions, you preach the Gospel without even saying a word.”
He concluded his homily by reassuring Christians that living a life pleasing to God is both possible and rewarding.
He urged them to remain steadfast in their commitment to holiness, even when surrounded by challenges.
“We are called to live in the light of Christ, to walk daily as people who know that one day we will give an account of our lives,” he said. “When Christ comes, may He find us shining in His light.”
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