CEBU CITY, January 26 (PIA) – Catholic church officials are
hopeful that the holding of the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) in
Cebu translates into applied values in
the Philippine society.
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Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, in yesterday's press briefing at
the IEC Pavilion, said they remain positive that the learnings and realizations
that will be shared from the congress will eventually be made visible in the
various issues faced by the Filipinos.
Understanding the Eucharist means the intent to transform,
he said.
“It is transformative, so this would mean values such as equality, peace and honesty, patience will be practiced by public, leaders and the people,” Palma said.
Citing the Mamasapano incident which happened exactly a year
ago, Palma said they continue to hope for justice and healing for the families.
The IEC is also seen to influence the lay positively which
will extend into the conduct and participation of the May elections.
“I believe in the grace of the event. Walking towards the direction of hope means doing something and not just sitting down,” Palma said.
Italian Archbishop Peirro Marini said the Eucharist is the
identity of Christ.
“In the Congress, the participants are hoped to have inculcated what they learn from the liturgy or it will be nothing," Marini said.
The second day of the IEC centered on being hopeful and the
pastoral role of women in the Church.
The Papal Envoy led by
Papal Legate Charles Maung Cardinal Bo will be treated today to a
performance by the world renowned dancing inmates of the Cebu ProvincialDetention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC).
(Dancing Inmates tribute to Pope Francis' visit)
There are 72 participating countries in the EIC with over
200 bishops present.
It was in 1937 when the Philippines first hosted the IEC.(FCC)/RMN/.PIA7-Cebu)
For other Cebu news go to Philippine Information Agency - Central Visayas news
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