From the rising of the sun to its setting

"...and You never cease to gather a people to Yourself,
so that from the rising of the sun to its setting
a pure sacrifice may be offered to Your name."
(from the Eucharistic Prayer III)

These words do not cease to be meaningful just because there is no public celebration of the Eucharist.

Especially in this time of the COVID19 pandemic, we pray for--AND WITH--the countless priests who will offer the holy sacrifice of the Mass privately. As our circumstances and the prevailing precautions allow, let us participate through various means (online, for example), especially in the Sunday liturgy.

Sanctuary of the Manila Cathedral (photo taken 2019-11-25)

"...in Your compassion, O merciful Father,
gather to Yourself all Your children
scattered throughout the world."

Amen.

*Originally posted on Facebook.