CBCP president urges unity and prayer this Christmas

Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), urged Filipino Catholics to be united and prayerful this Christmas.

He highlighted that Christmas is a feast of fulfillment and an opportunity to unite as people of God, emphasizing that Jesus Christ's birth fulfills God's promise.

Archbishop Garcera reminded the faithful that God comes to us, unites us, and restores our relationship with Him, especially during this Jubilee Year of Hope.

Amidst trials and global unrest, he encouraged everyone to not give up on hope and to be grateful for blessings received.

Garcera expressed his hope that more people would sincerely pray for peace and unity in the country, strengthening their relationship with God and moving forward as one community.

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