Devotees of the Child Jesus raise images of the Santo Niño in the central Philippine province of Cebu during the annual feast in 2018. (Photo by Victor Kintanar)
Jan 17 2022
A super typhoon might have destroyed the gains in terms of economy and well-being of Filipinos amid the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but their deep devotion to the Santo Niño, or the Child Jesus, and their tenacity to face all forms of adversities have motivated them to move forward and be more resilient against crises.
Archbishop Jose Palma of the Archdiocese of Cebu in the central Philippines urged devotees of the Santo Niño to mark its “feast” on Sunday, January 16, with prayers for recovery from the pandemic and from the devastation brought about by super typhoon “Odette (Rai)” last month.
“Let us continue to support one another on our road to recovery from typhoon ‘Odette’ and COVID-19, in God’s grace,” said the prelate in a radio interview on January 12.
“Thank you for your devotion. Let us trust God despite ,” he said, adding that may the devotion of the faithful inspire everyone to work together to the road of recovery.
This year, there will be no face-to-face Masses, no street dancing, no traditional performances during the celebration.
City and Church officials earlier announced that “virtual live activities” will instead showcase interviews and videos of the “Sinulog,” the traditional dance performance in honor of the Child Jesus.
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