Let the Church Preach the Gospel, Lest the Cross of Christ Be Emptied of Its Power!
Let the Church Preach the Gospel, Lest the Cross of Christ Be Emptied of Its Power! (Cfr. 1 Cor 1:17.23-24) 2nd of the Series of Pastoral Letters of His Grace, the Most Reverend Leonardo Z. Legaspi, O.P., D.D., Archbishop of Caceres, On the Guiding Principles for Discernment of the Issues Contained in the Reproductive Health Proposals Introduction I have stated in my first pastoral letter the reason why the Church has the right and duty to speak about socio-political issues. The Church has the right to speak because she has been entrusted by Christ with the sacred duty to lead the faithful to the truth, so that, illumined by it, they may live in freedom by the Truth. “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (Jn 8:32) Objective of the Pastoral Letter Add caption In this second pastoral letter, I wish to state the moral principles, on the basis of which, the Church grounds her right to proclaim the truth and her dut...