Terms of Service

The Brides of the Lamb is an indigenous Catholic religious institute at the level of a public association of the faithful and was founded in the Archdiocese of Kampala, Wakiso District, Uganda (East Africa), in the 1992 by the late Msgr. Expedito Magembe. He was inspired by a deep unquenchable spiritual thirst placed in his heart by God—a longing to seek and experience the depth of God’s love in an extraordinary way through intimacy with Him. Day by day, his zeal and thirst increased the more and whenever he read the books and life of St. Tereza of Avilla, his thirst was an controllable due to the words she repeatedly said that’ the Spiritual journey of a christian has its end and fulfilment in total union with God, in otherwords the spiritual marriage of the Soul’

Since then, this idea continued to unfold continuously such that he even desired to share the thirst he had with other people who were determined to pick his idea. He began selling the idea to the girls who used to approach him desiring to become religious but with no qualification to make this idea grow.

When he was transferred to Kiziba Parish and later became the Parish Priest, he decided to bring these girls to the parish where a serious beginning was noted. He encountered so many challenges in his priestly ministry, which seemed to create obstacles in the lives of those seeking a deeper level of holiness. Among the main challenges were the widespread involvement in witchcraft—affecting both the rich and the poor, the educated and the uneducated—the rise of numerous religious sects that led people astray, and the severe and cruel spiritual torments inflicted by Satan, which bound many souls and hindered them from attaining the salvation that we all yearn for.

In response, he felt called to form a group of individuals who would humbly and wholeheartedly dedicate their lives, with undivided hearts, to pursuing deep intimacy with the Lamb. This desire for intimacy with the Lamb opened the way for what would later become the functional expression of the charism, answering the question: How can we support the ministry of deliverance, exorcism, and healing without a powerhouse? Only such a prayer can sustain and grow this
ministry.It was his conviction that it is the of the bride of the Lamb who can ably keep the grace of divine intimacy, present herself as the carrier of God’s presence and continually fix her eyes upon the Lord in deep intercession readily visible in perpetual adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. This emotional and spiritual disposition allows God to contrast an inner sanctuary in the heart. It is our daily struggle to grow into intimacy with the Lamb, doing everything as a bride to maintain a level of union with the groom because it is only the bride who can touch the heart of the groom and he listens. In the bible the canaanite woman who touched the cloak of Jesus aroused his attention despite the crowd pressing him. (Luke 8;45-46). In the same manner, the bride taking the closest place to the groom is capable of touching the heart of Jesus and arouse the needed attention in the fulfillment of the
ministry.

All this is done through following the Spirituality of St. Teresa of Avila which total union with God.

The Name: Brides of the Lamb (B.O.L).
‘Bride’ best suits to the one who is connected to the Lamb, not just proximity but to a profound and intimate union with the Lamb who was slain. It reflects a relationship of love, surrender, and total belonging to Him. As Scripture says, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19:9).Through this deep union with the Lamb, the Bride is empowered to stand in strong and effective intercession. United with Christ, she
participates in His victory, praying with authority to overcome the works of the devil and to bring freedom to souls. It is through this intimate communion with the Lamb that her prayer becomes powerful and transformative.  As Scripture reminds us, “The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come!’” (Revelation 22:17). In this way, they invite all people to live in purity, faithfulness, and expectation, preparing for the eternal union with Christ.

We live out our charism through various ministries. Central among these is the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, where we continually intercede for God’s people. This takes place perpetually in the House of Adoration (Upper Room), which best expresses our call to a deeply contemplative life of prayer in silence and solitude striving to live the life of a hidden soul in the spirit of “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).

Our other ministries include teaching the Word of God every Thursday and Saturday, and leading praise and worship during adoration on those same days. In addition, we participate in a major monthly prayer gathering held
every last Saturday of the month, commonly known as Ssangaalo, where more than 20,000 people come together for prayer at Mt. Sion Prayer Centre where we serve, in response to the call: “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

The congregation also offers counseling and spiritual guidance every Monday and Wednesday at the Prayer Centre, where our Mother House is located. We further organize and facilitate retreats thus helping individuals deepen their spiritual lives, and we lead praise and worship during adoration every Thursday.

Some of these ministries are also carried out in the parishes where we are present.

In addition, we provide psychosocial support to victims of human trafficking, especially women, with the aim of restoring their human dignity. This is done through counseling and guidance, as well as seminars and workshops that raise awareness about the causes, signs, and prevention of human trafficking, in the light of Christ’s mission “to proclaim freedom for the captives… and to set the oppressed free” (Luke 4:18)

The institute is currently headed by the moderator in the names of Rev. Fr. Ronald Bwanika, a diocesan priest of the Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda whose responsibility was entrusted to him by the the Archbishop to ensure the life and Mission of the congregation which work has been done excellently and still going ahead.He also serves as the Vocations Director of the Archdiocese.