By Fr. Bernard Holzer, aa
In a pastoral letter released a day after their Plenary Assembly in Bohol province on Tuesday, July 8, Philippine bishops expressed concern over some issues confronting the Filipino people and the world today, among which: the violence in Gaza, the plight of workers seeking fair wages, and the call for impeachment for accountability in governance.
The Bishops call to action and to prayer. They invite all of us, clergy, laity, workers and political leaders “to join hands in building a just and peaceful society as we do justice, love goodness and walk humbly with our God.” And they added: “In this Jubilee Year, let us enkindle our hope, strengthen our solidarity and remain vigilant in our stewardship of truth, justice, and the dignity of every human person. May Our Lady of Peace intercede and pray for us, to be instruments of God's justice and love.”
Let us pray. Let us dialogue about these issues. Let us discern how to express God’s love for his people, to be instruments of God’s justice and love and maker of peace.
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