By Burnett Munthali
The Most Reverend Archbishop Desmond Tambala, the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, delivered a powerful sermon during a prayer service held at Lunjika Turn Off.
The solemn gathering, attended by national leaders and mourners, was anchored in scripture from Hebrews 4:13-16, which was read out by President Lazarus Chakwera.
In his message, Archbishop Tambala spoke with deep empathy for the bereaved families affected by the tragic events at Nthungwa.
He reminded the nation that God understands and shares in the pain of those who mourn.
He went on to pose a poignant question to the nation, urging every individual to reflect deeply: Why are you still alive today?
According to the Archbishop, survival is not accidental—it is a divine invitation to repentance and renewed purpose.
He emphasized that God is calling every Malawian to examine their hearts, repent, and continue the mission left behind by those who passed away in the tragedy.
Reflecting on the collective mood of the country, Tambala observed that Malawi had become a “depressed nation,” weighed down by grief and sorrow.
However, he called on the people to rise above the darkness, not alone, but with the Lord.
He extended a heartfelt invitation for Malawians to embrace one another as brothers and sisters, setting aside divisions in the face of shared humanity.
In closing, Archbishop Tambala challenged the nation to ask a critical and life-defining question: What is our mission?
His sermon was not just a tribute to the departed, but a call to action—a spiritual reset for a nation in mourning, beckoning all to rise in unity and purpose.
