The Catholic Church, through its national social action arm, NASSA/Caritas Philippines is wishing for a new year whose citizenry is bold enough to do what is morally right.
In his 2018 New Year’s message, NASSA/Caritas Philippines’ National Director Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona said that “we pray and work for a Philippines prosperous in human and spiritual values, committed to eradicate poverty and corruption, dedicated in upholding human rights and the sacredness of life, unflinching in its fights against illegal drugs and human trafficking, enlightened to choose worthy leaders, and a Philippines proud of its heritage, yet open to the family of nations.”
He further stressed that “though 2017 have presented us with challenges which almost divided us as a nation, we have many other things to be thankful of. Our resilient spirit made us rise above the numerous typhoons. Despite the many environmental struggles we have faced, our efforts to protect the environment especially against mining have been sustained and produced positive results. The anti-drug campaign has endeavoured us to stand up for life and uphold human rights.”
Archbishop Tirona added that “there is still hope. Many beautiful things are still happening. Social media is springing with viral posts of Filipinos doing good deeds. This is what we need to spread. Instead of negative news and hate, let us make it a habit to share the good news, and do good things no matter how small. From hope, we can make love, compassion and Caritas viral in our homes.”
NASSA/Caritas Philippines is the humanitarian, development and advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. (PR)
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