28/03/2026
๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐
"๐๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ค๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐ช๐ต๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ต๐ฉ"
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we mark 20 years of Earth Hour, we are reminded that caring for our common home is not merely an option, but a sacred responsibility entrusted to us by God. Creation is a gift, and we are called to be its faithful stewards.
๐๐จ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐:๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐:๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ , I invite you and your families to join millions around the world in observing Earth Hour by turning off all non-essential lights and electronics in your homes, parishes, and workplaces. In this simple yet powerful act, we express our solidarity with one another and our commitment to protect the planet-especially in this time of environmental crisis.
This year's theme, "Switch on Habits for Earth," reminds us that beyond switching off our lights for one hour, we are called to "switch on" a way of life that honors God's creation every day-through mindful choices, responsible consumption, and a renewed sense of care for the poor and the vulnerable who are most affected by ecological degradation.
Let this hour of darkness become a light of hope. Let it lead us to deeper reflection, sincere conversion, and concrete action. May we continue to build habits that sustain life, protect our environment, and preserve the beauty of God's creation for future generations.
Entrusting our efforts to the Lord, may we walk together in faith, hope, and love as stewards of His creation.
+Ruperto Cruz Santos, DD
Bishop of Antipolo and Parish Priest
International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
