CITY OF MAOLOS—Bishop Dennis Villarojo of the Diocese of Malolos calls on all church officals in Bulacan including in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila that is also under the diocese to open their respective churches as evacuation centers of those who are in need of safety from days of heavy flooding due to the recent typhoons, southwest monsoon and high tide.
In a statement released late night on Tuesday, the Bishop said the Diocesan Commission on Social Action (CSA) has already provided help to the residents affected of flooding. He said all chapels and parishes must do the same.
According to the Bishop, the CSA of all parishes should also do their obligations to help those affected of the floods and that chapels and churches should be opened for those who needed shelter.
“Nauna nang nagpaabot ng tulong ang ating Diocese at pinapanawagan kong ipagpatuloy natin ito sa pamamagitan ng mga CSA sa bawat parokya. Buksan natin ang ating mga kapilya at simbahan para sa mga walang matuluyan,” the statement reads.
He said that while the victims of flood from the recent typhoons and southwest monsoon are still reeling to recover, typhoon Dante is here to also bring havoc to the residents.
The Bishop acknowleged the works of the other churches that continue to conduct masses amid the flooding. By doing sp, he said, It is Jesus Christ whom is continued to be accepted in our midst especially during the masses held despite the flooding. “Si Hesus na patuloy nating tinatanggap lalo na sa Banal na Misang ipinagdiriwang kahit
lubog sa baha ang ilan nating simbahan”.
Villarojo said that at these trying moments, while many have yet to understand the meaning of hope during these times of calamaities, it is Jesus Christ who is our hope.
“Sa mga sandaling ito, maaaring inuunawa natin kung ano ang kahulugan ng pag-asa dahil tila walang katapusan ang ating pagdurusa, lalo na ang mga lubos na nasalanta,” (During these moments, we are trying to understand what is the meaning of hope because it seems that our sufferings seems to be endless particualrly those who are devastated of the floods).
The Bishop reminds everyone that is is Jesus Christ who is working on each of averyone who help the victims of flooding, who provides clothes and food, provides shelter and those who rescue those in danger.
He also thanked those who have opened their doors and hands for the needy and the flood victims and our officials who already responded to tue need of our people. You are the faces of hope that Jesus Christ brings to everone”.
The Bishop also calls on eveyone to pray together similar to what the apostoles did amidst the storms, when they cross the other path, everyone must all walk together to rise again. He asked for solemn and deep prayer of everyone and putting our hope to Jesus Christ who remove and eases the storms and the strong einds.
“Katulad ng ligtas na pagtawid ng mga alagad sa ibayo sa kabila ng unos, sama-sama nawa tayong maglakbay patungo sa pagbangon. Manalangin tayong taimtim, taglay ang pag-asa kay Hesus na siyang pumapawi ng unos at malakas na hangin”.
