Manila Archbishop urges faithful to embrace struggles with compassion and courage

Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula urged the faithful on Palm Sunday to show compassion and courage by taking up their crosses and facing life's struggles.

He emphasized that embracing pain, rather than denying it, can lead to personal growth and healing, drawing parallels to Jesus Christ's suffering.

Cardinal Advincula stated that bearing suffering and embracing one's cross is necessary, and that sympathizing with the pain of others is crucial.

He encouraged the faithful to see pain as a way for the Lord to communicate, and to turn sacrifices into blessings.

The Archbishop reminded them that "no pain is ever beyond love," even when it seems meaningless.

He added that the sanctification Jesus brought through his suffering gives hope amid seemingly unjustified violence.