Dear friends:
This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. (Luke 21:13-15)
June 30 marks a midpoint in the six-year term of the Duterte administration. As we enter the second-half Duterte’s presidency, we look towards July 22, 2019, which will be the first day of the 18th Congress, where Duterte delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA).
As TUBAW believers in truth, peace and justice, we invite you to join us in a forum for common reflection, discussion and discernment on the real state of the nation:
#RiseAndResist: Our Prophetic Task
9-11am, July 5, 2019
St. Joseph’s College Gymnasium, 295 E. Rodriguez Ave, QC.
In coming together, we hope to deepen and strengthen our resolve to embrace our prophetic role for these critical times. As faith impels us to speak bravely against all that threatens life, democracy, sovereignty, human rights and justice, we are lining up capable speakers, such as Mr. Neri Colmenares, President of the National Union of People’s Lawyers and Rosario Bella Guzan, Executive Director of IBON Foundation, to help us craft actions and common priorities of the weeks ahead.
We sincerely hope that you will join us in this important reflection and discussion on how we can better work together as ONE VOICE, for the good of the Filipino people. We must transform challenges and disappointments, to harness our collective commitment to truth, peace, and justice in our nation.
For confirmation, queries and other concerns, please contact the secretariat through Mr. Nardy Sabino by email at simbahan.para.sa.katarungan@gmail.com or phone at 09283162109. We look forward to seeing you there!
Yours in Christ,
Sr. Mary John Mananzan
Convener, One Faith, One Nation, One Voice
