24/02/2026
๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ญ๐ต๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ช๐๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ก
The EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986 remains a definitive intersection of faith and patriotism. For Filipinos, it was the moment we reclaimed our dignity through a "bloodless" defiance that stunned the world. It wasn't just a political shift; it was a collective realization that the power of a united people can dismantle decades of oppression without firing a single shot.
โAs Catholics, EDSA is a testament to the "Church of the Poor" in action. It was a revolution fueled by rosaries, statues of the Virgin Mary, and the courageous call of Jaime Cardinal Sin. It taught us that our faith is not confined to the pews; it demands a commitment to justice and the protection of human rights. Seeing nuns kneel before tanks remains a powerful reminder that spiritual conviction can be the ultimate shield against tyranny.
โToday, EDSA serves as a moral compass. In an era of historical revisionism and digital polarization, it reminds us that democracy is fragile and requires constant vigilance. It challenges us to live out our Christian values by standing for truth and speaking for the marginalized. Ultimately, EDSA proves that when prayer and protest meet, miracles are possible.