SunStar
ALMINAZA, GERARDO
April 11, 2021
LAST Sunday, we observed the Feast of Divine Mercy. We are encouraged to appreciate the nature of and seek God's loving mercy through meditation and prayer, as we ask the Lord to put an end to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has brought our people so much misery and sorrow.
The pandemic has proven to be no less than an existential threat to our population, with the number of infected individuals and deaths continuing to rise even as our national and local leaders have imposed strict travel restrictions and lockdowns. With the rollout of vaccinations being slower than what we had hoped, it also highlights the need for decisive leadership and people-centered governance in times of such crisis. It also highlights our role as citizens to do our part in ensuring not only our own safety and survival but also that of our families and our neighbors.