Monday, January 21, 2013
WITH the celebration of the feast of the Sto. Niño yesterday, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma encouraged couples who want to have more children to do so, even with the recent passage of the Reproductive Health (RH) Law.
In his homily in the Pontifical Mass for the feast of the Sto. Niño yesterday, Palma reminded churchgoers that children, like Cebu’s patron, are considered as objects of love that create joy wherever they are.
In reference to the RH Law, Palma said that even if President Benigno Aquino III passed the law, couples should not be afraid if they want more children.
“Bisan pa ug giaprobahan ang RH Bill, kadtung gusting manganak dili lamang usa, dili lamang duha pero tulo o upat, musalig lang kita kay Lord (Even with the passage of the RH Law, those who want to have children, not just one, not two but three or four, should put their trust in the Lord),” he added.
Palma said he is sure that many couples have more than one child and live happy lives together.
He said he was glad that the Philippines remains to be family oriented, even though some countries are promoting a one-child policy.