Manila Bulletin
Faithful invited to rosary fluvial procession for peace
The Lingayen-Dagupan Archdiocese in Pangasinan is organizing a fluvial procession and prayer gathering on July 16 to advocate for peace amidst the ongoing dispute in the West Philippine Sea.
Archbishop Socrates Villegas stated that the prayers will be for both the Philippines and China, aiming to foster peacemaking between the two nations.
The event will commence with a Holy Mass at 6 a.m. by the sea coast of Barangay Cato, coinciding with the Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Following the Mass, a rosary will be recited on the shore, while some participants will sail offshore with images of Our Lady, praying the rosary from their boats.
Prayer banners featuring an image of Our Lady will be floated on the sea as a symbol of trust and commitment to peace.
The Catholic faithful and priests are invited to join the procession in Infanta, or to participate spiritually by praying the rosary wherever they are at 7:30 a.m. on July 16 if unable to attend in person.
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