“Through the Church, God shows His mercy, and people realize God's mercy and love for them… Let us know the Church. Let us love the Church. Let us serve the Church as a responsible steward with deep faith and great joy,” Bishop Emmanuel K Rozario said.
Catholics must be reminded that active membership in Masonic lodges is forbidden because of the “irreconcilability between Catholic doctrine and Freemasonry," said Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández.
“Our shrine has witnessed countless pilgrims making their way through its gates, seeking the intercession of the Blessed Mother,” said Father Tolentino.
"They are the visionaries and pioneers who carry the torch in humanity's nature. They are the innovators who light up new paths that lead to our progress. They are the public servants, the activists, and the humanitarians who gather precious kindling and light the spark for peace and social justice," said Aurelio Luis Montinola III.
“In this issue the religious leader has a voice to say something and to add motivation to the present commitment of the world to tackle this issue,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
Fr. Sadaya also went through the formation itinerary of the Ratio Formationis Sacerdotalis Nationals for the Philippines, which begins at the Care of Care for the Birth, Discernment, and Fostering of Vocation all the way to the Ongoing Priestly Formation.
Since permanent deacons are ordained men who could be married and won’t be required to remain in the seminary, “design the diaconate a bit differently,” said Bishop Pablo Virgilio David.
Fr. Stanley Kozhichira said, “It is pure love and truth that comes to build the human relations, basic human communications through just being present to each other.”
Father Dario Vitali emphasized that Synodality will only work if all subjects, namely the people of God, the College of Bishops, and the pope articulate “dynamic unity, synodality, collegiality and primacy.”
