Feb 25, 2022
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As we prepare for the 2022 National Elections, the CBCP will release a Circular encouraging all of us to cover our actions and endeavors with prayers. We are sending to you in advance the letter of Archbishop Socrates V. Villegas, saying: “I am appealing for a Lenten season of REPARATION ROSARY for NATIONAL HEALING starting on Ash Wednesday March 2 until Holy Wednesday, April 13.
- For every day of the Lenten season, we will pray together for all the civil provinces all over the Philippines according to the enclosed schedule.
- As the rosary is prayed publicly in all churches at a time when most people can join, we also plead that the family rosary at home be restored as a devout family practice even in our work places.”
Another proposal will be sent to you soon, coming from Bp. Guillermo Afable, which will be a continuation of this spiritual wave of intercession.
With the support of the Marian Solidarity, the Family Rosary Crusade, the Legion of Mary and many other Marian Devotion groups, we encourage all our Diocesan Councils of the Laity and National Lays Organizations to call on their members to enter into the spirit of the 40 Days and faithfully intercede for the country through this Reparation Rosary for National Healing.
For those who wish to come together virtually and pray the Reparation Rosary for National Healing, the Family Rosary Crusade will be streaming their daily recitations at 11:30 am. We can all join them through the FB link below.
Lastly, for those who can, let us accompany our prayers with fasting. “Fasting is a grace that significantly increases our receptivity to the voice of the Lord.” (CTTO).
Let us appropriate the many graces from Prayers, Fasting and Good Works (Alms-giving) this Lenten season. Let us pray for the entire Filipino nation.
Sincerely in the service of the Lord,
(Sgd)RAYMOND DANIEL H. CRUZ, JR.
President
