To be prayed daily every 9:00 PM accompanied by the somber ringing of bells in all churches and chapels in the diocese, and all Sunday Masses.
Merciful and Compassionate Father, he who sows discord cannot understand You, he who loves violence cannot welcome You. Watch over us in our human condition tried by brutal acts of terror, violence and death. Comfort your children and open our hearts to hope that we may once again know days of security and peace.
May Mary, Mother of Salvation and Queen of Peace, help those who hold power over people to uphold the rule of law and defend the sanctity of life; those entrusted with arms to protect and serve the public; to act responsibly and respect the rights of all, even criminals; those who work for peace, to find comfort and strength under her maternal care and protection; and each one of us, to begin finally and resolutely to walk along the path of true justice, mercy and peace.
Lord, let your people bleed no more
We ask this in the name of Jesus, Prince of Peace!
Amen.
"The opposite of creation is destruction. This mindset has destroyed so much already: several thousands of lives have been lost in the war on drugs; truth has been perverted both in social media and in official government statements; democratic institutions have been assaulted; and far from the promise of reform, corruption has become even more rampant with the loss of transparency and accountability in government."
PASTORAL LETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF LEGAZPI ON THE KILLINGS IN THE WAR ON DRUGS
+ JOEL Z. BAYLON
Bishop of Legazpi
Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz
28 September 2017
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