The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines— Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula emphasized that the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday is the “good news the world desperately needs.” In his Easter message on Saturday, Advincula described Christ’s resurrection as the “most revolutionary message of Christianity,” underscoring how His rising from the dead brings light to the faithful in moments of darkness. “The Resurrection of Jesus is the most subversive and revolutionary message of Christianity. It is a call to resistance—to push back against the forces that ruthlessly seek to bury our joy and our future,” Advincula said. Echoing the call of Pope Leo XIV to end the conflict in the Middle East, Advincula said that as the war continues to affect the world—physically, mentally, and economically—Easter serves as a “nonviolent battle against hatred and hostility.” “Easter is a summons to all peoples to reject the ‘globalization of indifference’ and the normalization of genocide. Together with our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, I call for an end to this senseless war that has brought nothing but suffering and destruction. With my brother bishops, I appeal for accountability, for the relentless pursuit of justice in public governance, and for more urgent action to alleviate the agony of our people,” he said. Advincula also urged the faithful to live out the meaning of Easter through renewal and vigilance. “An authentic celebration of Easter calls us to rise to a new life, with renewed fervor to remain awake and vigilant. Let us not waste the sacrifice and offering of Jesus on the cross. Let us not fail to recognize the liberating presence of the Risen Christ in our midst. May our celebration of this Easter Season be an opportune time for all of us to roll away the stones that have long oppressed us and to welcome the new day of hope that the Lord has created for us,” he added.
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