Philippines'Catholics pray on World Day of the Sick

Feb.12,2014: In the Philippines, Card Gaudencio Rosales on Tuesday celebrated the 22nd World Day of the Sick with a solemn Mass at the Espiritu Santo Parish Church. The Archbishop Emeritus of Manila led the ceremony in front of hundreds of sick people, who, after Mass took part in a healing prayer service. The Order of Malta and Radio Veritas Asia prepared the service, giving patients the opportunity to attend the Mass safely. In addition, several volunteers were available during the Mass in case of medical emergencies.
As part of this event, the Catholic Congress for the blind was held in Manila last Saturday. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle attended the meeting held at Paco Catholic School. The prelate spoke to them about pastoral and social programmes that can improve their living conditions.
The World Day of the Sick is celebrated every year on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes – 11 Feb. Established by Bl. Pope John Paul II in 1992, it is a special time of prayer and sharing for those who suffer. This year's theme was “Faith and Charity: We too must give our lives for the brethren."
Source: AsiaNews