Published December 19, 2020, 12:03 PM
As Christendom marks the Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown reminded the faithful that God is ever present amid the pandemic.
Archbishop Charles John Brown, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, celebrates “Misa de Gallo” at the Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church in Manila’s Malate district on December 18, 2020. (CBCP / MANILA BULLETIN)
“Do not be afraid! God is here even in the midst of these difficulties. He is close to you. He loves you and He will carry us through these difficulties,” Brown said over Radio Veritas.
The new Papal envoy led the recent celebration of the third day of the “Simbang Gabi” (dawn Mass) at the St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Malate, Manila. The Church leader, in his homily, highlighted the strong faith in God of St. Joseph, who despite the odds, followed and trusted the Lord.