Celebrating Mass at the 11th Philippine Conference on New Evangelization (PCNE), currently underway in Manila, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, reminded the faithful that God leads His people toward freedom not shopping malls and restaurants.
In his homily, the cardinal critiqued the prevailing consumerist culture, marked by crowded malls and the frenzy of saledays.
Speaking in Filipino on the second day of the conference at the University of Santo Tomas, Tagle recalled the story of the Israelites’ exodus as they prepared for their long journey to freedom from the bondage of Pharaoh.
“A new life, a new land as free children of God,” he said. “That is the gift from God, and He will move His hands to make it happen.”
With heavy rains and flooding affecting Manila and other parts of the country, Cardinal Tagle also offered a special prayer for those suffering due to the weather conditions.
“Let us not abandon them—especially in our prayers,” he appealed.
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