Find inspiration from Immaculate Conception narrative — Marcos
President Marcos on Friday, Dec. 8, urged Filipinos to draw inspiration from the narrative of the Immaculate Conception in overcoming limitations.
Marcos also called on the faithful to find inspiration in gathering strength as well as to fortify their Christian faith by sharing blessings to the poor and marginalized.
"During these challenging times for our country, let us draw inspiration from the narrative of the Immaculate Conception as we overcome our limitations and draw on our strengths to see the world with grateful hearts and explore the deep meaning of our purpose in life," the President said in his message during the observance of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
"May this auspicious occasion allow us to fortify our Christian faith and inspire our fellow faithful to share our blessings to the poor and marginalized as a way of perpetuating peace, generosity, and kindness around us," he added.
Marcos also asked Filipinos to fervently pray for the continued guidance of the Lord Almighty and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the building of the "Bagong Pilipinas" (new Philippines) that the country aspires for.
The feast of the Immaculate Conception is the belief that Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception.
The observance of the feast began with a Papal encyclical by Pope Pius IX when he formally defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, Ineffabilis Deus, on December 8, 1854.
