Martin Jumoad

“I seriously fear for my life and the lives of the faithful. However, today I went out to encourage the faithful. This is my mission. I have prepared a pastoral letter calling on Catholics to stay in Basilan, which is our home, and asking them to remain calm, not to react to violence, and to pray for peace. Today, a procession of people carrying candles as a sign of peace lit the city. Our hope must not die.”

“Children must come to understand the immense gift and value of each human life. No one has the power to take a life, except God Himself. We cannot teach them to kill others. This would lead to a catastrophe.”