19
JANUARY 2016 the philippine times www.philtimes.com.au
Papal Nuncio stresses compassion in homily
Papal Nuncio Archbishop
Adolfo Yllana emphasised
Christ’s compassion for humanity with his birth as a human being and his death on
the cross in his homily on the
occasion of the Traslacion of
the Black Nazarene on 8 January 2016. The Mass was held
7pm at the St Mary Star of the
Sea Holy Family Shrine.
In his first Mass to the
Filipino community in Melbourne, the Papal Nuncio
shared that it was through
Jesus that God’s love spread
for all humanity, that hope
and promise of eternal life
and salvation from all sufferings was attained. “We
have once been condemned
to a fate of eternal death
and suffering because of our
sins and disobedience, but
the Lord who loves us all,
wanted another fate for us,”
the Filipino Archbishop said
in his homily.
Another message conveyed
by the Papal Nuncio dwelt on
humility. He drew from the
day’s reading God’s proclamation of Jesus as the saviour of the world during His
baptism. When He healed
the sick, like the leper in the
Gospel who suffered physical pain and stigma from
society, asked the leper not
to declare Jesus as his healer.
Jesus did His work “for their
sake entirely, and not for His
own glory”.
At the end of the homily,
Archbishop Yllana extended
an invitation to the faithful
to renew one’s commitment
to the Lord and strengthen
one’s faith in Him. In so doing, he says in conclusion,
“We may always bring glory
to Him and also that we may
remain always in His grace
and love, that we will never
be separated again from His
love.”
In honour of the Black
Nazarene, a Novena and
procession were also held
as per tradition on the same
day. Between 5 and 7 January,
Triduum Masses were also
celebrated.
Home Sweet Home Finance
Simply Better Interest Rates
Variable Rate
4.16%
Comparison Rate
4.30%
Advertise
your business in the
Classifieds
Owner Occupier. Up to 80% LVR. Limited time only.
section and get
FREE listing in the
online edition of
We can undertake an initial assessment via email, if that will be more convenient.
The Philippine Times
Alfred Flores
Home Loan Specialist
Mobile: 0421 608 276
For an appointment, please contact
Bella Flores on (03) 8786 8718 or
email: [email protected]
Alfred Flores is a credit representative (Credit Representative No.
387202) of BLSSA Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence No. 391237)
and a full member of Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia
with more than 12 years experience as a mortgage broker
For details, email
[email protected]
or call
(03) 9369 4324