A young Catholic Priest has decided to let go of his priestly calling after 9 years at the pulpit.
Reverend Lefoko Mogotsi announced his resignation through several emotional videos on TikTok.
According to him, he made the difficult decision to let go of his calling in order to prioritize his mental health.
Rev Lefoko Mogotsi wrote that “After 9 years of being a priest, I am making the hardest decision of my life. I’ve decided to let go of my calling for the sake of my mental health. I am walking away. Judge me all you want.”
The Reverend Father said he has been admitted in a mental home 3 times and once this year already. He revealed that he has a wife and kids somewhere.
Reactions:
@Monis 2 commented: “I decide yesterday also to take a break but not from God, only the church. I’m drained. So sad that there’s no trauma counselling for pastors.”
The video:
carolinam: “I understand You. Wish you peace on your new journey. I know it won’t be easy before you find your footing. You loved God to join. You still got Him.”
@Palesa.Let reacted: “Love and light Reverend. I know God will see you thru this. it’s high time we accept gore baruti le bona ke batho. Hang on there. Speedy recovery.”
@Sindi Mnikathi commented: “Every time I want to go back to church, I remember why I left. I only visit other people’s churches, I don’t have one set church I go to.”
@DYEYI-KHOZAH: “Sebastical leave is needed sheeeemmm but most pastors are not aware of it. May the good Lord carry you.”
@baby: “Don’t quite dear, as u are doing God’s work, deliverance will come for you. For his word says is there anything too hard for God, keep on in faith.”
@maan beny: “But who said that a road going to God’s kingdom is easy please don’t give up just pray herder for with God never is impossible.”
@Teetee2: “It’s still better than hiding and doing the unthinkable!”
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