{"id":239445,"date":"2019-12-08T04:38:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-08T09:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=239445"},"modified":"2019-12-08T04:38:29","modified_gmt":"2019-12-08T09:38:29","slug":"filipinos-urged-to-work-in-solidarity-to-build-progressive-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/12\/08\/filipinos-urged-to-work-in-solidarity-to-build-progressive-nation\/","title":{"rendered":"Filipinos urged to work in solidarity to build progressive nation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the Malaca\u00f1an Palace on September 10, 2019. ACE MORANDANTE\/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0— To build a more progressive nation, President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged the Filipino Catholic community to \u201cwork in solidarity\u201d on the Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary.<\/p>\n

\u201cI join the entire Filipino Catholic Community in celebrating the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary,\u201d Duterte said in his message, wishing for a \u201cjoyous\u201d and \u201cmeaningful\u201d occasion.<\/p>\n

He said Blessed Virgin Mary’s \u201cexemplary life of piety and virtue\u201d helped influence the faithful in becoming \u201cagents of compassion and justice\u201d in the society.<\/p>\n

The President also cited her \u201cselfless service and devotion to her family and absolute faith in the Almighty\u201d as a guide for all Filipinos in overcoming trying times.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay you be inspired by the Immaculate Conception to continue fostering peace and understanding among every citizen regardless of their faith of creed. It is my hope that you will remain committed in realizing genuine and lasting change so that everyone may attain their hopes and dreams,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs you embody her holy example in your daily lives, I encourage you to work in solidarity to build a progressive, prosperous and inclusive nation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, for his part, asked the faithful to embody Mary\u2019s \u201cfaithfulness, humility, simplicity, and thoughtfulness\u201d in the modern world.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay we remember Mary\u2019s selfless acceptance of her sinless conception of our Lord Jesus Christ which led to the realization of God\u2019s planned and promised salvation,\u201d Andanar said.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet this realization serve as a reminder for everyone to be kind-hearted, humble, and kind to each other as we continue to live by God’s teachings and to fulfill His commandments,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Duterte, through the signing of Republic Act 10966, declared December 8 of every year as a special non-working holiday in celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.<\/p>\n

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is one of the three holy days of obligation for Catholics every year. The other two are Christmas, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1, New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

According to the Holy Bible, Immaculate Conception marks how the Virgin Mary was born free from original sin by virtue of the graces as Mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.<\/p>\n

It also notes that God granted Mary exemption from the original sin at the first moment of her conception, keeping her \u201cimmaculate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Rev. Fr. Genero \u201cGenie\u201d Diwa, executive secretary of the Catholic Bishops\u2019 Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Liturgy (CBCP-ECL) urged the faithful to attend the Eucharistic Celebration on Monday (Dec. 13).<\/p>\n

\u201cBut the faithful are encouraged to attend the Mass on December 9 as a manifestation of their deep filial devotion to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the Philippines,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Manila Cathedral also invited the faithful to celebrate with them the feast of the Immaculate Conception.<\/p>\n

\u201cCelebrate our Lady\u2019s feast day here with us at the Manila Cathedral, the first Cathedral of the nation dedicated to the Immaculate Conception,\u201d it said in its Facebook account.<\/p>\n

The Fiesta Mass will be celebrated by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle at 12:10 p.m. on Monday.<\/p>\n

Concelebrating with him are Cologne Archbishop Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki and Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Gabriele Caccia.\u00a0(PNA with reports from Ferdinand Patinio)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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