With the world struggling to cope with the dreadful effects of the pandemic, we are strongly reminded that as we go through the darkest portion of the night, it does always lead to dawn, in anticipation of a new day ahead. This is the very essence of Easter, that it brings change, renewal and hope.
Pope Francis, in his Urbi et Orbi Easter message said, “Amid the many hardships we are enduring, let us never forget that we have been healed by the wounds of Christ (cf. 1 Pet 2:24). In the light of the Risen Lord, our sufferings are now transfigured. Where there was death, now there is life. Where there was mourning, now there is consolation. In embracing the cross, Jesus bestowed meaning on our sufferings and now we pray that the benefits of that healing will spread throughout the world.”
Indeed there is much hope, anchored on the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The crosses that we bear today will make us better persons and see life on a wider perspective to be sensitive to the ills of society surrounding us. This is a moment in our lives that directs us to be steadfast in our faith, as we seek GOD’s loving presence and sweet victory over these trying and challenging times.
Recently, I was struck by a social media post that says ”The world is closed for renovation; grand reopening soon!” There is much to look forward to and Easter enjoins us to hold on and be hopeful.
Meanwhile the journey continues. We intensify our prayers and at the same time seek guidance on ways to be able to extend help to those in need. We at the CFC Migrants Program has the “Tawid OFW Program” (TOP), an intervention initiative for repatriated and distressed OFWs affected by the pandemic. We appeal to your kind and generous hearts to assist our hurting heroes, our “Bagong Bayani”. For details on how to extend help, kindly browse on to the next pages.