The Easter Vigil on Black Saturday is a reminder of Christ's resurrection and the importance of participation in His Church, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula told devotees.
Advincula's message also focused on the sacrament of baptism, which he said was a"profound symbol of our participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus.""Through baptism, we are joined to the body of Christ and we become members of His Church," he said."And as we light the Paschal candle and proclaim the resurrection of Christ, we are also reminded of the power of the light of Christ.
"We are called to be witnesses to the grace and mercy of God and to show that same grace and mercy to others. As we celebrate the resurrection of Christ tonight, let us renew our commitment to Him and to His church," he continued. [Translation: The message is life renewing because you can reflect about things. We must follow it so that we could lead our lives properly.]
"Talaga hong tula, dula, awit, at sining, 'yan ang likas na lenggwahe ng pananampalataya, kasi ito ang lenggwahe ng puso at kaluluwa na hindi sumusuko sa mga hangganan ng katawan at daigdig," he said. [Translation: That's why a nation which does not do create poetry and music anymore is pitiful. Pity the nation that does not gather around a fire to read the stories of old, to refresh in our memory the endless story of love.]
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