[Updated as of April 8] Pray along with these Filipino celebrities who shared their personal prayers in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Doug Kramer shared on Instagram a photo of Team Kramer. Written on his caption was, “To all our health workers, doctors, nurses! Praying [for] your safety and health! You guys are in the front line, and we understand your sacrifice. Thank you, thank you! May God bless you guys even more and keep you safe!”
Chesca Garcia Kramer posted a creative shot of her son, Gavin, on Instagram and wrote: Praying so hard that this will be over soon, and for better days to come. Lord, heal our nation. Lord, heal the world.
Kendra Kramer penned a reflection on her thoughts about the COVID-19 outbreak titled 'Love in the time of the Corona Virus.' In her reflection, she wrote, “This pandemic is helping my faith in God by trusting in him more, to lean not on my own understanding and to pray fervently not just for myself or my family but the rest of the world.”
Scarlett Kramer also expressed her thoughts regarding the pandemic coronavirus. She wrote: “my God is bigger than any of the fear that the world has and because of this I am confident that my prayers are already heard and answered.”
In a recent Instagram post, Juancho Trivino shared this prayer: Our time will come, where we will be able to beat this situation. I don't have much, I also honestly don't know much, but I believe we will get past this because God will never forsake us if we put our trust in Him. We will rise, we will get to be with one another again... In Jesus name."
According to her Instagram post, Joyce Pring-Trivino attended a live-streamed mass with her husband, Juancho Trivino. She then encouraged everyone to “Catch up with your soul, and your mind. Take a break from the news, breathe, call out to God and tell Him you are scared and hurting. Pray for this country. Pray for our families. Pray for our communities. Pray for those who are struggling. Pray for our healthcare workers. We are in this TOGETHER.”
Joyce Ching, with her husband Kevin Alimon, uploaded on her YouTube channel and Instagram account an inspirational video where she shared a prayer for comfort as the country faces the pandemic coronavirus.
Learn more about their comfort prayer in this article.
In a 24 Oras report, Ken Chan said that he believes that prayer is effective and important especially in the time of the coronavirus outbreak because “with God, nothing is impossible.” On a recent Instagram post, he said “Just keep your spirits up, it will all get better soon...#PrayForTheWorld”
David Licauco offered his prayer for all the Filipinos who are affected by the pandemic COVID-19. On his Instagram post, he wrote, “Although I am happy to be safe at home with my loved ones, I cannot help but feel for other Filipinos who only live from paycheck to paycheck. How will they get their daily food and supplies? How will they now provide for their families? Let us all use this idle time to reflect and pray for these people who are the most affected by this lockdown. Also, the heroic frontliners who have no choice but to risk their health just to serve others. Let's all do our part, stay home, practice proper personal hygiene and end this pandemic!”
Pia Guanio-Mago shared a verse from Matthew 14:30 that says, “Peter started to sink when he tried to walk on water with Jesus.” As her way to uplift the faith of Filipinos amid the coronavirus outbreak, she also wrote, “Jesus never fails but our faith sometimes does. Let's keep praying and believing that God will get us through this very soon.”
Heart Evangelista, through a short prayer, wishes that “May we all find peace and comfort during these trying times.️ Spread love, not hate, and let's do our best to help each other keep safe!”
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray composed a long reflection regarding the global health crisis caused by the novel coronavirus. In her reflection, she mentioned: “Please join me in including [the health workers] in your daily prayers, along with praying for wisdom for our leaders and praying for the quick progress of a vaccine and the health for all our nations. Wherever in the world you are, take this as a time to draw close…to your loved ones, family and also to God.”
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Quezon City representative Michele Gumabao said that listening to praise and worship helps her to stay calm. She also shared a verse from Isaiah 41:10 that says “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Kapuso Soul Balladeer Garrett Bolden communicated his prayer through a song cover of “Lead Me Lord” by Gary Valenciano. On the description box of his YouTube video, he wrote, “I hope that this song will give hope to those who are affected with COVID-19 . I pray that the Lord will give strength to our government and medical people, a prayer for the healing of our environment, country and the world”
In an Instagram post, Jinkee Pacquiao shared a photo of their situation on the fifth day of community quarantine and used the hashtags #praytogether and #bestillandknowthatthereisGOD. In another IG post, she also said that “In our current situation right now, we need to Pray consistently."
Aiai delas Alas called to God through prayer amid the coronavirus outbreak in the Philippines.
“Ikaw lang ang aming sandigan at alam kong hindi mo kami pababayaan .. ikaw lang ang may power ngayun LORD .. ikaw lang ang makakagawa ng paraan sa pag kakataong ito hindi lang sa pilipinas kundi sa buong mundo .. (mahal na birhen maria aming ina saklolohan mo din po kami amen).”
Sunshine Dizon shared on Instagram a screenshot of the 'Heal the Sick Prayer' and added minor details in line with the coronavirus pandemic.
On the third day of Kris Bernal's #SHEchallengesYou, she prayed for the COVID-19 frontliners.
“Dear God, we pray for the health workers who always put themselves on risk to save and cure the patients. They don't have enough protective gear, and this puts them at greater risk of catching the virus. Protect them Lord from any infection or disease. Give them strength to endure their daily hardships and capacity to cure people. We also pray for the safety and protection of their families. We salute and pray also for the security guards, police, military, cashiers, bank tellers, housekeeping personnel, hoteliers, airport and airline crews, and to everyone who work so hard to serve us and keep us safe.
Dear God, do what you do best. Get in the midst of this battle. Defeat the virus cause there is no one greater than you. We rest in your loving embrace because you are the God of mercy, of healing and of provision. This we pray in Jesus name, Amen.”
Ogie Alcasid, together with his wife Regine Velasquez, sang a heartfelt prayer song titled 'The Lord is Our Prayer.'
Arnold Clavio reminds the Filipino families to pray together while under enhanced community quarantine.
“Mga 'iGan, ngayon na magkakasama sa bahay ang pamilyang pilipino dahil sa enhance community quarantine, bakit di natin muling ipakilala si Hesus sa ating mga anak. Sama-sama rin tayong manalangin at magpasalamat sa mga biyayang tatanggapin natin sa agahan, tanghalian at hapunan. Ipagdasal natin ang bansa at mga pasyenteng may covid19 sa pamamagitan ng rosaryo. At muli nating ituro sa kanila ang pagdarasal ng ORASYON tuwing alas-sais ng gabi na ang intensyon ay iligtas tayong lahat sa Covid19.”
Ayra Mariano had a real talk on Instagram about the pandemic. She said, “This is a time to call for persistent prayers.”
At the end of her long post, she prayed, “I pray that as we extend help and efforts we may always be filled and led by the Holy Spirit. Keeping our hearts centered always on Jesus. Continuously praying for our world and His will be done. Amen.”
Camille Prats confessed that she feels shy whenever she tries to share God's message.
Nevertheless, she gathered up her courage and shared her prayer.
“More than ever, I think now is the perfect time to share God's word to everyone. This pandemic really opened my eyes to a lot of things, it's like God is putting the whole world to a stop and telling everyone to come to Him. Because He alone can change the course of things in just a blink of an eye. Sharing with you one of God's millions of promises to us all. Let's keep spreading God's love instead of covid19! Share this comforting message of God's love, I'm sure we all need something to hold on to during this time of worries and fear. Keep safe and please #stayhome.”
Sarah Lahbati reminds everyone to spread love because it's contagious.
She then proceeded with her prayer, “Lord, thank You. praying for what's happening in the world to be over soon... praying for healing and for love. stay safe!”
Yasmien Kurdi, with her beloved daughter Ayesha Zara, dedicated their cover of “Heal the World” to everyone across the globe.
In a way, the song also serves as their prayer amid the coronavirus crisis happening around the world. They said, “Praying that everything will be okay. Keep safe.”
Ruby Rodriguez, two days before her sister Dr. Sally Gatchalian died from the coronavirus disease, asked everyone to “pray with us for healing.”
Dr. Gatchalian passed away on March 26.
Ruby Rodriguez's sister Dr. Sally Gatchalian dies from COVID-19
Donna Cruz Larrazabal shared on Instagram two prayers amid the emergency health crisis: the Prayer for Those Who Suffer and a prayer for coronavirus outbreak for medical staff and researchers.
Seth Dela Cruz encourages everyone to pray because “it works.”
The Kapuso star posted on Instagram a photo of him praying to Pope Francis's 'A Prayer to Fight COVID-19'
Miguel Tanfelix asks everyone to pause for a moment and pray for the world.
His caption on an Instagram post reads, “May we pause for a moment to pray for the world. For the sick, the frontliners, our leaders and to everyone affected and who's in need. Let us pray and ask for His mercy. May He heal this world.”
Myrtle Sarrosa reminded everyone to have a blessed Holy Week ahead. The new Kapuso star urged everyone to “Please pray for all our front liners, leaders and please if you have been blessed don't forget to share a helping hand to those who need you.”
Maxene Magalona, through prayers, found what she needs in this time of health crisis, now that she and her husband Rob Manaquil are stranded in Bali, Indonesia.
“As much as I wanted to go home during this crisis, I lifted everything up to God and asked Him to guide our path. I promised that I wouldn't give in to fear, release all control and just allow His plan to take place,” she said.
The daughter of late master rapper Francis Magalona then added, “Lo and behold, we found this little haven through @airbnb which became available for us at the last minute! I took it as a sign that God wants me to continue healing in this magical land while the whole world heals as well during this global sacred pause.”