Barely a week before the nationwide elections, Infanta prelate Rolando Tria Tirona called on all parish priests and administrators to hold a day of vigil before the Blessed Sacrament for a clean and peaceful election.
In a pastoral letter read in today’s Masses in all churches and chapels in the prelature, the bishop emphasized the importance of making the upcoming polls credible for the good of the country and the future generations.
He tasked all parish priests and administrators to set aside a day before May 10 for a Holy vigil, while he encouraged all the faithful, especially the youth to join and lead the prayers.
While reminding the public to vote according to their conscience, Tirona also urged voters to choose their candidates wisely.
Select candidates whose development agenda benefits the poor and the environment; who have respect for life, God-fearing and just, he said.
The bishop also called on all the candidates to show some “political maturity and statesmanship” in their speech and behavior and become good examples to their supporters.
Commending all those who work for the success of the May 10 elections, Tirona said he is praying for them, especially the teachers, the police, the AFP, the Comelec officials, the PPCRV volunteers, and poll watchers.
You are doing a lot of sacrifice for the good of the country. The only way to accomplish a clean, peaceful, credible and honest election is when we are united and ready to help one another, he stated.
Reiterating the need for unity and of voting according to one’s conscience, the bishop stressed, “It is our duty to ensure the success of the electoral process. Let us give this ‘automated voting’ a chance to succeed. Let be vigilant and monitor closely the voting process and the outcome of election.”
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