Protect us from further harm, Dear God!

The floods that have affected many parts of our province these past days remind us not only of the fragility of life but also of the sad state of our environment.

- Cherry Piquero-Ballescas

The overflowing rivers, inundated streets are not just the result of heavy rain — they are also a reflection of what we have done, or failed to do, for our common home.

Mother Earth is crying. Her tears fall as floods upon our land.

What we see today is not only a natural phenomenon but also a moral reminder — that when we harm creation, we harm ourselves.

“... the wound of dishonesty makes the pain of these floods even deeper —

Such corruption is not only a civic failure (but) a grave moral offense against both God and humanity. These questionable “flood control projects” mock the cries of the poor who suffer most during disasters. They betray our call to stewardship, solidarity.

Still, even in this moment of distress, God speaks.

Through the wind, the waters, He calls us to repentance and renewal.

He invites us to rediscover our responsibility as stewards, not exploiters, of His creation — and as citizens who must demand honesty and accountability from those who serve the public.