“The Church [in Asia] can be a powerful laboratory for experimenting with the pastoral strategies intended to evangelize young people and form them as missionary disciples,” said Cardinal Mario Grech.
“We want to thank God for the sacrifices of all Asians who keep the planet young with [the] precious gift of children,” said Cardinal Sebastian Francis.
St. Arnold Janssen made his entire life’s work about missioning, going beyond traditional boundaries and overcoming the political struggles of his time just to make the Good News known.
According to the Quiapo Church Command Center, the image’s home in the capital city of Manila, this year’s Traslacion welcomed a total of 6,532,501 devotees.
“Whether in their homes, their workplaces, in the church, or out in the streets, devotees must carry in their heart… the loving gaze of Jesus,” Cardinal Advincula said.
“Alas, we also see that the pursuits for money and power have seen rampant explorations of oil without regard to the pollution and harm caused to our natural ecosystem," said Bishop Joseph Hii.
