Senator Leila M. De Lima attended the Holy Mass of Christian Burial for Dame Norma Villegas (Mother of Archbishop Socrates Villegas) on October 24, 2016 at the Diocesan Shrine of Saint Martha and San Roque Parish Church and venerated the image of Santa Marta de Pateros before her departure.
MESSAGE ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE SOLEMNITY OF SAINT MARTHA
Today, I join the municipality of Pateros and all the devotees in celebrating the Solemnity of Saint Martha.
Sa panahon na sinusubok ang ating katatagan ng mga panibagong hamon, nawa’y humugot po tayo ng lakas at pag-asa sa ating pananampalataya—na kasabay ng ating pagsisikap na makabangon at tuluyang makaahon, ay nariyan lagi ang gabay at pagpapala ng Mahal na Panginoon.
To the people of Pateros and devotees of Saint Martha, let us continue to invoke her intercession for us in these trying times. May she champion us in seeking for the Lord’s never-ending protection from the COVID-19 pandemic, for His shower of blessings for the people of Pateros, and for His continued guidance to our church leaders and beloved countrymen.
Like Saint Martha who offered her heart in serving our Lord, may we find the same joy in our hearts as we offer our service to God through one another. Gayundin sana sa ating mga kabataan, na sa modernong panahon ay marami nang pinagkakaabalahan at pinagmumulan ng impormasyon at opinyon, nawa’y patuloy kayong kumapit sa ating Poong Maykapal na siyang tunay na bukal ng liwanag at kaalaman, sundin ang Kanyang mga dakilang aral at kalooban, bilang mga susunod na pinuno at tagapagtaguyod ng isang maka-Diyos, makatotohanan at makatarungang lipunan.
Finally, may I request that you include in your prayers the true state of our country and the welfare of our people.
Again, my warmest greetings to all!
(SGD.) LEILA M. DE LIMA
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