COVID-19

After the Department of Health (DOH) declared a state of public health emergency in the country, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) released their circular number 20-10 last March 10, 2020, which was signed by the Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., CBCP President and Archbishop of Davao. Our beloved shepherds “continue to appeal to our priests and faithful to follow the hygiene protocol that the DOH has consistently requested to everyone, namely, the proper washing and sanitation of hands and avoidance of body contacts. There is nothing more effective measure in this crisis than the best effort to stay clean.”

These days, with the threat of COVID-19, we better follow the advice and instructions of our government and church officials. Let us be ready to accept whatever may come, especially as we are heading towards the celebration of the Paschal mystery this Holy Week. We also see to it that we keep updated with the latest news and instructions. Hoping the things will get better, let us remember as the Bishops tell us using the words of St. Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 that we are destined to live with Jesus Christ. So let us encourage and build one another.