Bishop Bernardus Bofitwos Baru calls on faithful to build God's Kingdom through food, health, education, and repentance

Bishop Bernardus Bofitwos Baru urged the faithful to manifest the Kingdom of God through practical actions in food security, health, education, and personal repentance. He shared these messages during a Mass to inaugurate the Idakebo Parish on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

During his sermon, the Bishop of Timika stated that faith must move beyond prayer and liturgy into real life by strengthening families, communities, and social services. He referenced biblical figures such as Ezra, Paul, and Peter to illustrate how different individuals contribute to God's work according to their specific callings. He emphasized that every believer is called to participate in building the Kingdom of God through concrete daily efforts.