As Pilgrims of Hope, we embarked on a sacred journey, visiting seven churches in the Diocese of Antipolo in the spirit of the Jubilee Year 2025. With hearts open to grace, we walked in faith, praying and reflecting in each sacred space, uniting our steps with the countless pilgrims who have journeyed before us.

This pilgrimage was not just a physical movement from one church to another, but a profound spiritual encounter—an opportunity to deepen our communion with God, to seek His mercy, and to renew our commitment to the mission entrusted to us. Each church visited became a milestone of grace, where we carried the prayers of our community and entrusted to the Lord the hopes and challenges of our world.

As we continue our journey of faith, we pray that may this pilgrimage strengthen our resolve to be true witnesses of hope, joy, and love, embracing the call of the Jubilee Year … “As our Holy Father Pope Francis so beautifully expressed it: “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.” During the Jubilee Year, the Pope invites every one of us to embark on a pilgrimage of hope, so that, “Through our witness, may hope spread to all those who anxiously seek it.”