The Manila archdiocese urged everyone to show their love and compassion to the infirm on February 14, Valentines Day, by attending the archdiocesan mass in observance of the 17th World Day of the Sick.
In a statement, Archdiocesan Health Care Minister Fr. Prudencio Solomon, Jr. asked everyone to encourage the sick to attend the Eucharistic celebration intended for them.
“On this special day, the day of hearts, let us show to our sick brothers and sisters that we truly have a heart and care for them by inviting them to come over especially those who can attend the mass. Let us show our solidarity with them by also making ourselves present in this celebration,” he said.
Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo will lead the 9 a.m. Eucharistic celebration at the Holy Spirit Parish, Sta. Cruz, Manila.
The archdiocesan event is organized by the Philippine Association Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Archdiocesan Health Care Ministry and Espiritu Santo Parish.
Commemorated every February 11, on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the World Day of the Sick was instituted by late Pope John Paul II on May 13, 1992, and since then has been celebrated annually.
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