The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will consecrate the country to the Divine Mercy on April 27, marking a significant event in the Church’s celebration of Jubilee Year 2025.
CBCP president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David described consecration as a united expression of faith and hope in light of the serious challenges confronting both the nation and the world.
“These include the threat of global conflict, widespread corruption, the erosion of truth, and increasing opposition to Church teachings on life and family,” the prelate added.
“This nationwide consecration will be a profound expression of our trust in the Divine Mercy—a trust that remains our final refuge in these times of uncertainty and trial,” David said.
The consecration will take place during all Masses across the country on Divine Mercy Sunday, which falls on the second Sunday of Easter.
The Prayer of Consecration to the Divine Mercy will be recited in place of the General Intercessions.
The cardinal encouraged all dioceses, parishes, religious communities, and Catholic institutions to participate in the spiritual initiative.
“Together, let us entrust ourselves, our Church, and our nation to the boundless mercy of God, confident that in His mercy, we will find the healing, renewal, and hope we so deeply need,” David said.
Divine Mercy Sunday was established by Pope John Paul II in 2000 during the canonization of St. Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun and mystic whose visions inspired the devotion.