14 January 2019
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The peace and love of the Lord!
It is with great hope and fervor that we wish your presence in this very important day: One Faith, One Nation, One Voice: A Gathering for Truth, Justice and Peace, January 25, 2019, from 4 to 7 pm at the Rajah Sulayman Plaza, Malate, Manila.
In the spirit of the observation of the Bible Month and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity led by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines and the National Council of Churches in the Philippines, we encourage everyone to express our unity in faith and action and proclaim Truth, Justice and Peace in this challenging time. Attached is the concept note of said event.
Our prophetic witness is our most wilful instrument in celebrating God’s gift of life and dignity and in following Christ’s work of mercy and justice. Just like how Jesus led his disciples, come and see, and be counted in the community of Christians proclaiming One Voice as One Nation in One Faith.
For more details, you may reach the event secretariat through Mr. Nardy Sabino of the Promotion of Church People’s Response at (02) 925-1786 or 09283162109.
Thank you!
From our different Christian traditions, sects, and denominations, we come together in a prophetic chorus to proclaim that we have been called to choose LIFE (Deuteronomy 30:15-29), to defend the rights of the poor and needy (Proverbs 31:9), and to declare the favourable year of the Lord for justice and freedom.
As much as ever, our FAITH is both tested and strengthened, as we engage mission and ministry to work for truth, justice and peace in our NATION, which continues to face a crisis of truth, intensive poverty, violations of human rights and widespread killings.
The Christian imperative to defend human dignity and promote the respect of God-given LIFE unites us in ONE VOICE so that our people will know God’s intention for justice to roll down like a never-ending stream (Amos 5:24), so that peace may be known throughout the land.
Date: 4-7PM, January 25, 2019 Place: Rajah Sulayman Plaza, Malate, Manila (facing Roxas Boulevard)
Objectives
To uplift our courage and common testimony as a community that stands for what is true, honest, just, and good (Philippians 4:8), as a bold public witness for peace and good governance in the Philippines
To renew our commitment to defend life and to love of country and people, specially the poor, exploited, and marginalized
To call on the faithful to join in ONE VOICE in speaking the truth and promoting justice and peace in our families, communities and nation
Join us for prayers, songs, testimonies, solidarity messages, and a candle-lighting (or human chain) for truth, justice and peace in the Philippines! Come be a part of the program.
