11/04/2026
In these times when our world is wounded by violence, conflict, and uncertainty, we are called as a Church to respond not with fear, but with faith.
In response to the Holy Fatherโs call to pray and work for peace, I am inviting all parishes, communities, and institutions in the Archdiocese of Cebu to hold a Prayer Vigil for Peace on April 11, 2026 (Saturday), from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The one-hour prayer vigil will be held in every parish church and in every chapel. I encourage all the faithful to gather and pray.
During the vigil, the first half (8:00โ8:30 PM) will be devoted to the praying of the Holy Rosary and the Litany of the Saints. The second half (8:30โ9:00 PM) will be spent in silent prayer, as we listen to Godโs voice in our hearts and entrust to Him our longing for peace in the world, especially in places torn by war. End your Vigil with the Oratio Imperata for Peace and Solidarity with the Poor (copy below).
Let us ask the Lord to touch hearts, guide leaders, and bring an end to violence.
I also encourage everyone to accompany our prayers with personal sacrifices and works of charity, especially for the poor, who suffer most in times of conflict.
In this way, our prayer becomes not only wordsโbut love in action.
May the Prince of Peace reign in our hearts and in our world.
+Alberto S. Uy
Archbishop of Cebu
Oratio Imperata for Peace and Solidarity with the Poor
Heavenly Father,
Creator of all and loving Provider,
we come before You in this time of uncertainty and need.
As the world faces conflict and rising costs of fuel,
we feel the burden upon our daily lives,
especially the poor and the vulnerable.
Grant patience to those who are struggling,
that they may endure their hardships with hope.
Grant generosity to those who are in better circumstances,
that they may share their blessings with compassion.
Grant wisdom to leaders,
that they may choose peace over war,
dialogue over violence,
and the good of all over selfish gain.
Teach us to be responsible stewards of Your creation,
to use resources wisely,
to avoid waste,
and to care for one another in charity and solidarity.
Strengthen our faith in Your providence,
that even in times of crisis,
we may trust that You will not abandon Your people.
May the Santo Niรฑo guide and protect us,
and may Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, intercede for us,
that peace may reign and hope may endure.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Oratio Imperata alang sa Kalinaw ug Pakighiusa uban sa mga Kabus
Langitnong Amahan,
Magbubuhat sa tanan ug tuboran sa tanang grasya,
miduol kami Kanimo ning panahona sa kalisdanan ug panginahanglan.
Samtang ang kalibotan nag-atubang sa kagubot ug pagsaka sa presyo sa lana,
among gibati ang bug-at nga epekto niini sa among inadlaw-adlaw nga kinabuhi,
ilabi na sa mga kabus ug huyang.
Hatagiโg dakong pailub ang mga nag-antos,
aron makalahutay sila sa ilang mga kalisdanan uban ang paglaum.
Dasiga sa pagkamanggihatagon ang mga anaa sa maayong kahimtang,
aron ipaambit nila ang ilang mga panalangin uban ang kaluoy.
Hatagiโg kaalam ang mga nangulo sa mga nasud,
aron pili-on nila ang kalinaw imbis gubat,
pakig-diyalogo imbis kapintas,
ug ang kaayohan sa tanan imbis kaugalingong interes.
Tudlo-i kami nga mahimong matinud-anong tig-atiman sa Imong kabuhatan,
nga gamiton namo ang mga gasa ug kabtangan nga maalamon,
nga likayan namo ang pag-usik,
ug nga mag-atiman kami sa usag-usa uban ang gugma ug kahiusahan.
Lig-ona ang among pagtuo sa Imong gugma ug kalooy,
aron bisan sa panahon sa krisis,
mosalig kami nga dili Mo biyaan ang Imong katawhan.
Hinaut nga ang Santo Niรฑo maggiya ug magpanalipod kanamo,
ug hinaut nga si Maria, Birhen sa Guadalupe, mag-ampo alang kanamo,
aron maghari ang kalinaw ug magpabilin ang paglaum sa katawhan.
Gipangayo namo kini pinaagi kang Kristo nga among Ginoo.
Amen.
