Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula unveiled yesterday the “Homeless Jesus” image at the Manila Cathedral and enjoined the faithful who gathered for Palm Sunday Mass to be generous to the poor.
Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, national director of Caritas Philippines reminded all Filipino families of the Palm Sunday celebration, which is also the Alay
(File photo) MANILA - Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), on Saturday reminded the Filipino families of the Palm Sunday celebration, which is also the Alay Kapwa Sunday. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, national director of Caritas Philippines, appealed for the generosity of the faithful as Roman Catholics around the world observe the Holy Week starting April 10. "We would like to urge everyone to support our Alay Kapwa program as we all observe the Holy Week. Last year, through your kindness, generosity, and compassion, we were able to help a hundred thousand marginalized families with community programs," he said in a statement. "That is why we appeal to all Filipino families for support. Together, we can reduce, eliminate, and eradicate poverty through pagmamalasakit, pagbabahagi, at pag-a-alay-kapwa," added the Kidapawan bishop. Every Palm Sunday, all second collections in masses all over the c