June 14, 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The peace and love of the Lord!
In line with the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas’ theme: “Celebrate as One in 2021…Celebrate the Gift of Christianity, the Gift of Unity and the Gift of Mission!”, may we send to you a monumental declaration of the different Bishops’ conferences and councils in the Philippines. We thank the Holy Spirit for moving our pastors towards this direction.
May we ask you to prayerfully read this and personally forward this statement to our fellow Christian servants and leaders. Our hope is that during this time (of the pandemic, the entry of the typhoon months and the preparation for the 2022 elections), the whole body of Christ in our country can engage in meaningful and cooperative works within our local contexts.
They will know we are Christians by our love, by our joint community pantries, by the common viber or chat intercessory group prayers in the neighborhood and others. May our efforts to build relationships, do community outreach and to pray for one another be truly inclusive as one ecumenical family.
Praying “Father, make as one!” with you all.
Sincerely yours in the service of the Lord,
Noted by:
+ MOST REV. BRODERICK S. PABILLO, D.D.
Chairman
CBCP-Episcopal Commission on the Laity
