26/11/2025
Red Wednesday 2025
Living Hope Amidst Suffering
โLiving Hope Amidst Suffering,โ united with the Jubilee invitation to journey as โPilgrims of Hope,โ calls us to remain faithful and courageous even in the midst of trials. Red Wednesday reminds us to become living votive offerings, expressions of prayer and solidarity for persecuted Christians around the world who endure violence, discrimination, and fear because of their faith. At the same time, we are challenged to witness to the truth of the Gospel in our own context, especially as our country faces troubling issues such as the flood control ghost project scandals. These realities urge us to choose integrity, compassion, and justice, allowing hope to shine through us even in difficult times.
This commemoration invites us not only to remember the suffering Church but also to reflect the light of Christ within society. By praying for the persecuted, standing for what is right, and fostering communities rooted in truth and mercy, we help keep hope alive where it is needed most. As Pilgrims of Hope, we are called to embody a faith that strengthens the weary, challenges wrongdoing, and becomes a source of courage for our Church and our nation.