links: http://www.army.mil.ph/pr/2015/jan/160115.html
Pope Can Lead Us to Peace
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro
City— In a few days, the nation will be blessed with the visit of His
Holiness, Pope Francis. The 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, Philippine
Army joins the Filipino people in welcoming the Vicar of Christ. It is
no every day that we get the opportunity to meet or see the Pope. To
many Filipinos, it is an experience of a lifetime.
The charismatic spiritual leader,
espousing simplicity and love for the poor, has been a source of
spiritual strength. His engagement of world leaders and ordinary folks
alike, manifest his simplicity, fairness and concern for the common
people. Moreover, his message on peace, his advocacy and personal
example personifies the love of Christ in all of us.
According to Major General Oscar T
Lactao AFP, Commander, 4ID, PA, while the Papal visit to the country is
indeed to show sympathy and compassion to all those affected in the
natural calamities experienced last year, he also believes the Pope’s
visit will have a transformational and lasting effect on all Filipinos
and stakeholders to work together for peace.
PHILIPPINE ARMY
AFP Websites
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