Fr. Milan Ted Torralba of the Archdiocese of Manila delivered a powerful message from the pulpit of the Manila Cathedral, urging Catholics to stand firm in the fight for truth and justice.
“We must fight for the truth of the Gospelโfor the sake of God and our country,” Torralba said, challenging the faithful to confront the moral decay threatening the nation.
The Gospel and the Nationโs Conscience
Torralba emphasized that it is unacceptable for Catholics to turn a blind eye to the nationโs sins or to tacitly accept corruption and impunity. His call resonates deeply at a time of heightened political tension in the Philippines, particularly as Vice President Sara Duterte faces multiple impeachment complaints.
These accusationsโranging from graft and corruption to betrayal of public trustโhave sparked widespread debates about governance, accountability, and the nationโs moral compass.
Torralbaโs message reminds the faithful that silence in the face of wrongdoing is complicity, and it threatens the freedoms Filipinos hold dear.
CATHOLICS CALLED TO FIGHT FOR TRUTH AND NOT BE TIMID
Fr. Milan Ted Torralba of the Archdiocese of Manila, speaking at the pulpit of Manila Cathedral. calls on the Catholic faithful to fight for the truth of the Gospel, for the sake of God and the country.
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Silence Enables Lies
“The silence of lies threatens Filipino freedoms and must be fought against,” Torralba warned, calling for courage and vigilance. He reminded the congregation that the Gospel is a call to action, not passivity.
To remain silent in the face of falsehoods and injustice undermines the truth that the Gospel seeks to proclaim.
As Vice President Duterte faces scrutiny over the alleged misuse of confidential funds, the Churchโs role in guiding the nationโs moral conscience becomes more vital. Torralbaโs call is a challenge to Catholics to align their faith with action, holding leaders accountable to the Gospelโs principles of truth, justice, and service to the people.
This message is not just about politics; itโs about the enduring responsibility of the faithful to be witnesses to the truth. In standing against corruption and impunity, Filipinos affirm their commitment to the Gospelโs transformative powerโnot to enslave, but to set the nation free.
Torralbaโs rallying cry serves as a reminder that the fight for truth is not merely a political act. It is also a sacred duty to uphold the Gospel in the face of adversity.
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