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Month: June 2021
Pastoral Statement on the Launching of the World Day f or Grandparents and the Elderly
My dear People of God in the Philippines and Filipinos in other countries,
Peace be with you!
As the first-fruits of the Amoris Laetitia Family Year, the Holy Father established the “World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be held throughout the Church every year on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Jesus’ ‘grandparents’”.
Pope Francis reminds us that “The Holy Spirit still stirs up thoughts and words of wisdom in the elderly today: their voice is precious because it sings the praises of God and safeguards the roots of peoples. They remind us that old age is a gift and that grandparents are the link between generations, passing on the experience of life and faith to the young”.
This continues to be our experience, especially in households and communities where the young and the parents live with or in close proximity with their grandparents and elders. This is also felt in countries where Filipinos migrate or work. Generations care for one another, not only in seasons of abundance but especially in moments of trial. They share resources, skills, ideas, wisdom and faith with no thought for recompense except seeing their loved ones flourish in joy and hope.(cf. Christus vivit # 16)
Pope Francis warns us, however, that “Grandparents are often forgotten and we forget this wealth of preserving roots and passing on”. As a country blessed by 500 years of Christianity, let us make sure that grandparents remain – and feel – that elders are cherished members of our families, communities and nation.
The Church in the Philippines, called to be a community of missionary disciples of the Lord, knows that the Church of the poor and the Church of young cannot be part of a throw-away culture that disposes of the very generation that teaches us: “ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan hindi makakarating sa paroroonan”.
As part of the Amoris Laetitia Family Year, let us – especially Bishops, Parish Priests and Lay Leaders – “promote initiatives that build bridges across the different stages of life, while also making the elderly into active agents within the pastoral care of the community”.(cf. Amoris Laetitia # 191-193)
As we celebrate the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly this July 25, 2021, let us all join Pope Francis in reflecting on the theme: “ I am with you always” (Mt 28:20)
For the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines:
Latest pastoral resources within the Amoris Laetitia Family Year
Your Excellencies:
The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life through the ECFL has just sent the following links to the latest pastoral resources within the Amoris Laetitia Family Year which could be very useful for the family ministries in the dioceses and parishes.
Video and guide Amoris Laetitia No. 2, “The Family in the light of the Word of God”: http://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/news/amorislaetitia/la-famiglia-alla-luce-della-parola-di-dio–il-secondo-video.html
Video and guide Amoris Laetitia No. 3:, “The vocation of the family” http://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/news/amorislaetitia/la-vocazione-della-famiglia.html
Rosary for engaged couples: http://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/news/amorislaetitia/pregare-insieme-il-rosario–una-proposta-audace-.html
Guidelines World Youth Days: http://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/news/2021/le-gmg-nelle-chiese-particolari–pubblicati-gli-orientamenti-pas.html
Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network: https://www.popesprayer.va/evangelization-prayer-intention-the-beauty-of-marriage/
The Pope Video- Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network: https://youtu.be/7GUs0ZHmlvc
Banal na Eukaristiya
Kapayapaan, Makakamit Pa Ba? The Quest for Peace and the 2022 Elections
Pilgrims for Peace and 1SAMBAYAN Online Forum on Electoral Issues for May 2022, held on June 2, 2021, 2-5 PM. Watch and learn about the history of the GRP-NDFP Peace Talks since the time of the late President Corazon Aquino and how important it is to continue the peace talks. Published on Sangguniang Laiko You Tube channel with permission from 1Sambayan.
One Ecumenical Family
A Unity Statement of the Christian Churches on the Occasion of the 500th Year of Christianity in the Philippines
As we commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines, we, the Christian Churches, give thanks and praise to our loving Triune God for the grace that sustained the faith. We are thankful for the countless men and women who offered their lives in fulfilling the mission “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you” (Mt. 28:19-20).
We believe in the Lordship of Jesus Christ, our Savior, expressed in the Nicene Creed. We declare that we are one Ecumenical Family committed to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in words and way of life.
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