Manila Archbishop Fr. Jose Cardinal Advincula emphasized the importance of the Sacrament of Baptism during his message at the Easter Vigil Mass at the Manila Cathedral. He pointed out that baptism symbolizes a person’s participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and through it, they die to their old selves and rise with Christ to a new life. The Archbishop stressed that baptism is not just a ritual or tradition but a personal commitment to living life as followers of Christ. During the mass, the Pascal candle, representing Christ’s resurrection, was lit, and the Archbishop urged the faithful to remember the promises they made during their baptism and live them out in their daily lives. He called for the community to be a community of love, showing support to one another, and responding to the resurrection of Christ with devotion. The Easter Vigil is a significant event that commemorates when the Lord rose from the dead, and believers gather to witness the blessing of the new fire and the lighting of the Pascal candle, symbolizing Christ as the light of the world. In conclusion, the Archbishop hopes that this Easter Vigil will remind everyone of the power of Christ’s resurrection and the importance of their participation in his church.
