Introduction

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ:

Today we celebrate the first Sunday of Lent.

For the Church in the Philippines, the first Sunday of Lent is

also National Migrants’ Day. Jesus’ cross portrays very well
the sacrifice and the fortitude of overseas contact workers just to
provide for their families. Inspired by the liturgy, let us pray
for, and reflect on, the plight of millions of OFW’s, migrants,
and their families.

Let us also pray for all people on the move, most especially
Filipinos in the diaspora, so that they will not succumb to the
temptation of pleasure and material gains but be instruments of
the Good News through their humble and selfless service of God
and people.

Please stand and let us sing our entrance hymn.

16 February 2013