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“𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒈𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚.”

In his homily during the Opening Eucharistic Celebration of the CBCP–Episcopal Commission on Family and Life National Conference at Balanghai Hotel, Butuan City

Rooted in Eucharistic theology, this message reflects the mystery of Christ’s abiding presence. Just as Jesus remains with His Church in the Eucharist, faithful, self-giving, and unwavering, so too are families called to mirror this covenantal love. To “stay” is not mere endurance, but a participation in Christ’s sacrificial fidelity. In choosing presence over withdrawal, forgiveness over resentment, and communion over isolation, the family becomes a living sign of God’s steadfast love.

In this way, perseverance within the family is not simply human effort; it is grace at work Christ dwelling where love chooses to remain.