Today,August 25,2010 President Benigno Aquino III declares this as a National day of Mourning.
The Prayer
God of mercy,
as we mourn the death of those innocent people whose lives were forcibly taken
and thank you for their meaningful stay in this world,
this also goes out to the bereaved families
we also remember times when it was hard for us to understand,
to forgive, and to be forgiven.
Heal our memories of hurt and failure,
and bring us to forgiveness and life
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
AMEN