Manila Bulletin
CBCP lauds gov't for National Week of Prayer
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) commended the national government for declaring the fourth week of March as the National Week of Prayer amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
CBCP President Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles stated that the declaration reflects the Filipino people's deep faith in God even during times of crisis and suffering.
Archbishop Valles emphasized the importance of prayer for those affected by the pandemic and for maintaining closeness to the Lord.
He urged the faithful to extend help to the most vulnerable, including the elderly, sick, children, front liners, and those suffering from hunger due to lost income.
President Duterte's Proclamation No. 934 calls for moments of prayer for the sick and front liners fighting the viral disease.
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