The Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi John Cardinal Njue has lifted a suspension he imposed on the Charismatic Renewal Movement five months ago. The cardinal made the announcement Friday at a meeting with the movement's leaders at the Holy Family Basilica Cathedral, Nairobi. The movement will resume its activities under close supervision of parish priests, he said.
Cardinal Njue expressed his worries that some of the Charismatic activities, like songs and prayers, were borrowed from other churches and were therefore not Catholic.
"The movement concentrates more on superficial matters instead of spiritual enhancement," he said. He urged members to take time to reflect on the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
The Charismatic Renewal Movement was suspended in February but the matter came to light in May.
"I have looked at other Protestant charismatic organizations and I'm afraid some of their activities are slowly trickling into the Catholic Church," the cardinal said. "Some people are even married outside the Catholic Church and still count themselves as members of the movement," he added. He advised members to use their devotion to the Holy Spirit in a good way and not against Catholic doctrines.
"I am handling the situation as the archbishop of Nairobi. Every parish should have a place where members can meet and worship but under close supervision of the parish priests," he said.
The leaders of the movement welcomed the lifting of the suspension and promised to work under the guidelines given by the cardinal. George Ndemo, a member, said the cardinal suspended the movement's activities in good faith and had nothing against anyone.
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