Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez urged Filipinos on Palm Sunday to observe Holy Week as a time for prayer, reflection and renewal, emphasizing the need for healing and unity amid ongoing challenges.
“Holy Week is a time for prayer and reflection. It is a time to remember the great love of God, a love that saved us and gave us hope, and that continued to lead us back to Him,” he said in a statement.
Moments of silence and reflection serve as a reminder that “we are not alone, that there is God that continues to move in our life,” the seasoned legislator emphasized.
Romualdez underscored the importance of introspection, especially in times of conflict and hardship. “May these days serve as an invitation for us to pause, reflect, and repent,” he said.
The former House Speaker called on the faithful to examine their hearts and shortcomings, and to rediscover compassion and forgiveness.
“This is the time to examine our hearts, our shortcomings, and the times we have fallen short of love. May in the silence of prayer we find the strength to move on, the courage to forgive, and the heart to love again, especially in the times when it is most difficult to do so,” he said.
Romualdez expressed hope that the observance of Holy Week would bring healing not only to individuals but also to families and the nation.
“May the Holy Week be the time of healing not only for ourselves, but for our family, society and the country,” he said.
Amid division, distrust and ongoing trials, the occasion offers an opportunity to rebuild relationships and strengthen unity, he added.
Romualdez said the resurrection of Christ should inspire renewed hope, faith and concern for others “so that together we may walk the path toward a more harmonious and humane future.”
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline: “‘Time of Healing:’ Romualdez joins Holy Week reflection”
