PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged Filipino Catholics in the country and abroad to take the Easter celebration as a time for renewal and recovery.
Speaker Martin G. Romualdez also urged Filipinos to rest and reflect during the “time of hope” as Christians commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.
In his Easter Sunday message, President Marcos enjoined the faithful to take the day “to pause and give thanks for the opportunity for renewal and recovery as we push through our quest for genuine unity and progress for all.”
“Indeed, Easter teaches us that as long as we live our life in Christ, love and hope will remain ever so boundless and will be the cornerstone for the positive transformation in our society,” the President said.
“Jesus Christ’s resurrection not only affirms our deepest faith butalso signifies a new birth for all the faithful who walk and be granted eternal salvation,” he added.
The President also pointed out that Christ’s selfless and unconditional love empowered the faithful to conquer both sin and death, “allowing us to deepen our relationship with God and become worthy Christians in this earthly journey.”
“Today, we are witnesses to the triumph of the Resurrection of our Savior that inspires us to be stewards of faith and compassion no matter the circumstances. As we celebrate the magnificent glory of our risen Savior, let us all take into heart this Christian foundation as we work for and welcome better days for ourselves, our families, and our neighbors as well,” President Marcos said.
“It is a time of great joy and jubilation, for our Lord Jesus rose from the dead after dying to redeem us from our sins. It is also a time of hope, for in our Lord’s resurrection we find that the promise of eternal life holds true for all of Christianity,” Romualdez said.
“I hope and pray that the Holy Week has given all of us ample time to rest and spend quality time with our family and loved ones. I also hope that all of us had the opportunity to reflect on our past actions and contemplate finding the right path forward,” the Speaker added.
The House is on recess and will resume its sessions on May 8 but Romualdez has authorized the conduct of committee hearings during the break, consistent with the chamber’s commitment to approve its priority measures on time.