Circular 20-001
24 August 2020
Feast of St. Bartholomew
Dear Eminences, Excellencies and Reverend Administrators,
Greetings of good health and peace in Our Lord.
Pope Francis, in his Preface to a book on hope during this CoViD-19 pandemic, reflects that “Like a sudden breaking storm, the coronavirus crisis has caught us all by surprise, abruptly changing on a global level our personal, public, family and working lives.”
Would that such changes serve us all for the better! This is the challenge we face: that this present crisis bring out the best in all of us. And yet, the fear and suffering, the anxiety and uncertainty we experience today is brought about not just by this new Corona Virus, but also by the old social virus of selfishness and corruption. The harm these do to our people and our country is immeasurable. We cannot allow this current health crisis to encourage the worse in us, Filipinos. Rather we stand with those who, understanding that “health” is not just about physical well-being, spend their best efforts for the wholistic betterment of our communities, our country and ourselves. For this reason, in order to help propagate a culture characterized by mutual respect, accountability, patience, and hope, let us be encouraged through inter-faith prayer and this inspirational video. This is a product of collaboration among some Episcopal Commissions; it can be shared to all.
The CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Health Care in collaboration with the Episcopal Commission on Youth and Episcopal Commission on Social Communications would like to invite everyone in the launching of the “Yakapin ang Bagong Bukas” Advocacy on 31 August 2020 (National Heroes Day) at 4:30PM through online (CBCP News, Catholic Media Network, and other platforms)
Furthermore, we would also like to request for a simultaneous ringing of church bells, on 31 August 2020 at 6:00PM, to signal our unity and call for a collective effort in these trying times.
Sincerely yours,
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