Turn family reunions into deeper spiritual reflection, urges CBCP headMANILA, Philippines — The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines urged the faithful to deepen the spiritual meaning of Holy Week, calling on families to move beyond social gatherings and focus on prayer and reflection. In a video message to the faithful on Holy Wednesday, April 1, CBCP President and Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera said Holy Week should center on reflection on the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. "This is also a time for family reunion, coming together. He described Holy Week as a "moment of conversion" and a "moment of rejoicing," grounded in the belief that Christ is present in the community. Holy Week began on Sunday with Palm Sunday and will culminate on Easter Sunday, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Source: Philippine Star April 02, 2026 03:29 UTC