President Marcos called on the Catholic faithful to be inspired by the promise of Jesus Christ to rise again and deliver eternal salvation for all, as he urged them to be united in praying for a “Bagong Pilipinas” that everyone deserves.
In his Easter Sunday message, Mr. Marcos said the celebration is a reminder that, “while faith, devotion, and sacrifice are, by themselves, worthy ideals to aspire for, they also yield great rewards both here on earth and the hereafter.”
“Be inspired by the promise of Jesus Christ to rise and deliver eternal salvation for all,” the President said.
He added that the Catholic faithful should emulate Jesus Christ by always remembering the needs of others, especially those who have less in life, the sick and the downtrodden.
“Let us draw inspiration from this important narrative as we overcome our personal and spiritual challenges. May this day also excite ourhearts to live a Christ-like life, especially in sharing our blessings in whatever form to the poor, the sick and the downtrodden,” Mr. Marcos said.
“Finally, let us unite in praying for the continued guidance of God Almighty in our collective pursuit to build the Bagong Pilipinas that we are destined to achieve. I wish everyone a happy and blessed Easter Sunday,” the Chief Executive added.