Cruz appeals for unity in tragedy
Unity in tragedy: this is both the message and mandate coming from Southern Leyte, according to Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz.
Cruz said “from the loss of many lives, houses and other material possessions comes the sterling reality that in big calamities, humanity is one in responding”. There emerges the crystal clear lesson that people of the world become one in facing catastrophic times, he added.
“What a sobering thought, an endearing consolation, a precious recall! One humanity having one human nature, living in one world, calling upon one God!” he said.
He added that from the dead, the living learns. From the deep and dirty mud emerges a pure and inspiring message, he said.
“Massive suffering, extreme pain and untimely deaths know no frontiers. They readily unite people. They actually prove that the world is still one in sentiments and concerns,” the prelate added.
He said, “Would that in due time, the Southern Leyte disaster transit to the recent past while leaving behind alive the priceless lesson that men, women and children the world over become united in facing big tragedies and challenges. And they become doubly stronger when they become one, think and act as one”.—EVA
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