PUERTO PRINCESA (AsiaNews): Bishop Socrates Mesiona, Apostolic Vicar of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the Philippines, led a solemn Mass in Ipilan, Brookes Point, on February 11, the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes, which the Church celebrates today.
In his homily, Bishop Mesiona said that, “Climate change is a manifestation of our environment’s sickness. The environment is like our body. We must pay attention not to abuse it.”
In his appeal, the bishop urged the faithful to pray to the Virgin to heal the critical issues related to the state of health of the planet, our “common home” as Pope Francis repeatedly described it.
He also urged the community to entrust Mary with the healing of a world that he defines as “sick.”
Bishop Mesiona said, “This nonstop rain, floods, and sometimes extreme heat make us pay attention to nature,” asking, “What are we doing to protect the world entrusted to us?” implicitly stressing the urgency of taking action to protect the environment.
Palawan is the fifth largest and the tenth most populous island in the Philippines. It has experienced recent flooding, heavy in some cases, in several areas, like Puerto Princesa and other cities due to the shear line, a weather phenomenon that occurs when cold and hot winds converge.
Climate change is a manifestation of our environment’s sickness. The environment is like our body. We must pay attention not to abuse it
Bishop Mesiona
In such a situation, a boundary or narrow area is formed where two air masses with different temperatures, humidity levels or wind speeds meet.
According to the head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Jerry Alili, at least five people died in the recent rains and more than 4,000 have been affected in Palawan alone.
Under the circumstances, Bishop Mesiona called on the faithful to invoke Our Lady of Lourdes so that she can intercede for the healing of the earth.
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“Just as the people in the gospel ran out of wine, we are in a state of crisis,” Bishop Mesiona stated. “We ask for the help of the Blessed Mother.”
The apostolic vicar also noted that healing requires human cooperation and cannot be separated from it.
“Even if we bring our petitions to the Lord, it will be in vain if we neglect our responsibilities,” he explained, adding, “Healing is a gift from God, but it is also our task to make God’s healing power happen to us.”
The parish priest of Ipalan, Father Dennis Braganza, thanked all those who contributed to the success of the 17th parish festival, despite the flooding experienced by some of the faithful in the wake of frequent heavy rains.PUERTO PRINCESA (AsiaNews): Bishop Socrates Mesiona, Apostolic Vicar of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the Philippines, led a solemn Mass in Ipilan, Brookes Point, on February 11, the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes, which the Church celebrates today.
This nonstop rain, floods, and sometimes extreme heat make us pay attention to nature,” asking, “What are we doing to protect the world entrusted to us
Bishop Mesiona
In his appeal, the bishop urged the faithful to pray to the Virgin to heal the critical issues related to the state of health of the planet, our “common home” as Pope Francis repeatedly described it.
He also urged the community to entrust Mary with the healing of a world that he defines as “sick.”
Bishop Mesiona said, “This nonstop rain, floods, and sometimes extreme heat make us pay attention to nature,” asking, “What are we doing to protect the world entrusted to us?” implicitly stressing the urgency of taking action to protect the environment.
Palawan is the fifth largest and the tenth most populous island in the Philippines. It has experienced recent flooding, heavy in some cases, in several areas, like Puerto Princesa and other cities due to the shear line, a weather phenomenon that occurs when cold and hot winds converge.
In such a situation, a boundary or narrow area is formed where two air masses with different temperatures, humidity levels or wind speeds meet.
Just as the people in the gospel ran out of wine, we are in a state of crisis
Bishop Mesiona
According to the head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Jerry Alili, at least five people died in the recent rains and more than 4,000 have been affected in Palawan alone.
Under the circumstances, Bishop Mesiona called on the faithful to invoke Our Lady of Lourdes so that she can intercede for the healing of the earth.
“Just as the people in the gospel ran out of wine, we are in a state of crisis,” Bishop Mesiona stated. “We ask for the help of the Blessed Mother.”
The apostolic vicar also noted that healing requires human cooperation and cannot be separated from it.
“Even if we bring our petitions to the Lord, it will be in vain if we neglect our responsibilities,” he explained, adding, “Healing is a gift from God, but it is also our task to make God’s healing power happen to us.”
The parish priest of Ipalan, Father Dennis Braganza, thanked all those who contributed to the success of the 17th parish festival, despite the flooding experienced by some of the faithful in the wake of frequent heavy rains.
