Manila, PHILIPPINES, January 17, 2017 - Medan Archbishop Anicetus Bongsu Sinaga, OFMCap. urged all Catholics to be missionaries of mercy to the poor and the suffering of the world.He called on everyone to proclaim mercy and forgiveness, conforming hearts to Jesus’ merciful heart.
"Jesus said, 'The best of me is my mercy. Strive to mold your heart according to my heart and that burns ardently as a victim of love,'” quoted the bishop.
He called on everyone to proclaim mercy to all humanity in word, deed, and prayer.
“Without discrimination, distinction of color, ideology, let us try to internationalize and universalize love for one another. Let us make a word of hatred, but a word of love,” said the Archbishop.
He called for an end to oppression, terrorism committed even in the name of religion, and injustice.
“Let this be a time for new reverence for life, the quickening of the struggle for justice for the celebration for life, testified the bishop, "I am grateful to be a messenger of mercy.” (Fr. Lito Jopson/ CBCP ECSC Media)
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