Kalookan diocese holds 9-day prayers for drug war victims

A nine-day novena for the victims of drug war killings was launched by Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David that will culminate on November 2, All Souls' Day, according to a post on the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) news website.

The activity was launched at the San Roque Cathedral on Tuesday, which was attended by family members of victims of drug related killings and human rights advocates.

“Kasama sa ipinagtitirik natin ng kandila ang mga hindi namatay kundi pinatay, hindi nawalan ng buhay dahil binawi ng Diyos kundi binawi ng mga taong nagdi-diyos-dyosan,” he was quoted as saying.

“Isanasama natin sa mga ipinagtitirik natin ng kandila ang mga biktima ng mga krimen, ang mga napatay sa giyera sa Marawi, at higit sa lahat, ang mga pinaslang dahil sa malupit na giyera kontra-droga,” he added.

He also called for prayers for the perpetrators behind the summary killings of drug suspects.

“Ipagtirik din natin ng kandila ang mga taong naniniwala at sumasang-ayon na ang bawat adik ay wala nang karapatang mabuhay, na walang makabubuti kundi ang puksain silang parang mga manok na napeste,” the prelate said.

“Ipagtirik natin sila ng kandila hindi upang sila'y mapayapa, kundi upang sila'y mabagabag,” he added. — BAP, GMA News