Manila Archbishop Advincula asks the Catholic faithful to learn three things from Jesus washing the feet of his disciples: humility, readiness to serve, and capability to empower others. HolyWeek
MANILA, Philippines – Individuals who will play a crucial role in the 2022 elections took part in Manila Cathedral’s foot-washing ceremony, a religious ritual practiced by the Catholic faithful during Maundy Thursday.
Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula washed the feet of Commission on Elections officials, members of citizen’s arm Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting , electoral board members, a journalist who will cover the May 9 vote, and first-time voters. In his homily on Thursday, April 14, Advincula asked Filipino Catholics to learn humility, readiness to serve, and capability to empower others, from Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, which the ritual was based on.Maraming mga lider sa mundo na gustong sarilinin ang lahat ng pagkakataong maglingkod. Ayaw nilang ibahagi ang paglilingkod.
While the Catholic Church in the Philippines has not collectively endorsed a presidential candidate for the May 9 vote, it has become more proactive inHis son, Marcos Jr., is seeking the country’s top post, and has been leading pre-election surveys.Dwight de Leon is a multimedia reporter who covers local government units and the Commission on Elections for Rappler.
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