Jubilee for the Earth- The Season of Creation 2020 The 2020 coronavirus pandemic minimized human activity on the earth and silenced big industries. The Earth flourished. There are lessons to be learned. Climate change caused by human invasions on biodiversity impacts on the health of both the Earth and human beings. A sick world is…
STATEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MAJOR RELIGIOUS SUPERIORS IN THE PHILIPPINES (AMRSP) ON CURRENT MOVEMENTS IN CONGRESS TO ENACT A DEATH PENALTY LAW The Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP) has, time and again, declared its resolute opposition to the death penalty. Our life-giving and healing faith demands of us to value…
AMRSP Statement on the enactment of the Anti-Terrorism Law The Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines is deeply saddened by the signing of the Anti-Terror Law which takes effect 15 days from now. In a previous statement, we have joined the voices of concern and opposition to this draconian measure that we firmly…
AMRSP on the Anti Terrorism bill and the re-opening of churches “We wait for peace to no avail; for a time of healing, but terror comes instead.” (Jer. 8:15) We, the Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines, are deeply concerned by troubling developments in our midst even as the pandemic continues to wreak…
We, the consecrated people, have been trained to hope against hope (Romans 4:18). And we are challenged to show this to people whom we have professed to serve, especially in this time when this contagious pandemic called COVID-19 is threatening all of us. We too are vulnerable and would like to take precautions. As men…
“My order is shoot to kill you. I don’t care about human rights, you better believe me.” – President Rodrigo Duterte 1 And true to his words, drug-related deaths are now into the thousands. Yet there are no clear statistics on how many have in fact been killed. 2 A. SOURCE: #RealNumbersPH Number KILLED in…
We, the Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines, express our support to Sr. Elenita Belardo, RGS, 80, the former National Coordinator of the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines, the oldest Mission Partner of AMRSP. Likewise, we decry the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office for issuing a warrant of arrest against her for perjury. The…
Come and join us, and be in unity and solidarity with victims of injustices and Church attacks, and as we also celebrate the International Human Rights Day! � 5TH SOLIDARITY MASS December 10, 2019 | 5 pm | Church of Gesu, Ateneo de Manila University The symbolic candle lighting along Katipunan Avenue will follow after…
Join us on November 5, 2019, Tuesday, 6 pm, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish for #RESIST Eucharistic Celebration and silent protest for all the social injustices that is happening in our country. Please bring your candles. “Manalangin, Magsumamo sa Dakilang Lumikha – Ipag-adya Mo kami sa lahat ng Masama.” (Pray, plead to Our…
On the 47th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, we warmly invite you to be with us in: “SAMBAYANIHAN: Pag-aalala, Panalangin, Pagpiglas” A Martial Law Commemoration September 21, 2019 3 pm Christ the King Seminary Covered Court There will be a cultural program, Eucharistic celebration and a symbolic candle lighting. We hope to be…
“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil. God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer Don’t forget to SHARE this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Zb9aAl Like and share our social media page! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/amrsp.org Music:…
AMRSP Statement on the occasion of Confessio Peccati 2019 Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are gathered today for our annual Confessio Peccati in order to express the sincere repentance of our sins and to ask for forgiveness from God. First and foremost, we ask for the forgiveness of Christ, our teacher, and master, whom we…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Peace and all good! This coming Monday, December 10, is International Human Rights Day. What makes this year’s Human Rights Day very important and significant is that it is the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 20thyear of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders.…
AMRSP statement on the brutal killing of Fr. Mark Ventura AMRSP joins the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao, fellow religious and all people of goodwill in mourning over the death of the young, vibrant and committed Catholic priest, Fr. Mark Ventura of Gattaran, Cagayan. Fr. Mark is known to be passionate in his ministry and dedicated advocate…
AMRSP statement on Sr. Patricia Fox, NDS illegal arrest and detention by the Bureau of Immigration The Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines expresses its solidarity with Sr. Patricia Fox, NDS, in her work of proclaiming the good news of salvation and liberation to the poor and powerless. As religious and consecrated persons,…
Priests and religious people say “mea culpa” The Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines (AMRSP), in celebration of the Year of the Clergy and Consecrated Persons, will hold a CONFESSIO PECCATI, which literally means “confession of sins”, and PENITENTIAL WALK dubbed as “Daan ng Krus, Daan ng Paghilom”, on March 21, Wednesday, 3pm,…
NO to a charter change that will further entrench political dynasties, extend terms of office and surrender our sovereignty! STATEMENT ON THE 32ND ANNIVERSARY OF EDSA I “If my people… shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my presence, and turn from their evil ways, I will forgive them their sins, and I will revive…
AMRSP’S Statement on Federalism and Charter Change The wisdom from above is first pure… open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere (James 3:17) We as a Filipino nation are again at the crossroads. We are facing a big challenge to change or not to change our form of government from…
AMRSP statement on the Tampakan massacre “Who has appointed you ruler and judge over us…? (Exodus 2:14)” We, the Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines condemned the treacherous killing of Family members of a B’laan tribe leader opposed to the entry of Sagittarius Mines Incorporated (SMI) in their ancestral domain area during a…
