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01-22-2009, 06:00 PM
Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez has called on the authorities to act with prudence and humility, saying they should possess "patriotic sense" and warning that any decision that is adopted by the constitutional reform should take the interests of the people into account.
The prelate made these statements during a sermon delivered during Mass celebrated in commemoration of the Virgin of High Grace, in the presence of President Leonel Fernandez, and where he prayed for the spiritual mother of the Dominican people to illuminate the current authorities to help them tackle the country's current problems resulting from the global crisis.
According to Diario Libre, the religious leader said that a lot of sensitivity and humility is needed in order to tackle the problems that exist in the country, adding that the government should be forceful in tackling the issue of violence.
He said, nevertheless, that with the help of the Virgin, the government would have the wisdom to come out ahead of the problems that are closing in, giving protection to the Dominicans. He also mentioned the Haitians, highlighting their participation in the ceremonies in honor of the Lady of High Grace.
He called on the government and the people to work and disseminate the re-launch of moral and Christian values, and urged Dominicans to adopt a unified front against the problems generated by the world economic crisis.
"These are times when incongruence and violence must be met bravely," said the prelate in his address to hundreds of the faithful who had traveled hundreds of kilometers to pay homage to the Virgin of High Grace.
The President and First Lady Margarita Cedeno arrived at the Basilica of Our Lady of High Grace at 10am, and were welcomed by cathedral rector Evaristo Areche.
At the end of the religious service, the President had lunch with representatives of several sectors of the eastern region, including businessman Frank Rainieri, politician Amable Aristy Castro, union leader Manolo Ramirez, Ernesto Veloz, banker Alejandro Grullon and others.
Meanwhile, in the esplanade in front of the basilica and the surrounding gardens, thousands of worshippers, including hundreds of Haitians, took part in a series of ceremonies honoring the Virgin.
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The prelate made these statements during a sermon delivered during Mass celebrated in commemoration of the Virgin of High Grace, in the presence of President Leonel Fernandez, and where he prayed for the spiritual mother of the Dominican people to illuminate the current authorities to help them tackle the country's current problems resulting from the global crisis.
According to Diario Libre, the religious leader said that a lot of sensitivity and humility is needed in order to tackle the problems that exist in the country, adding that the government should be forceful in tackling the issue of violence.
He said, nevertheless, that with the help of the Virgin, the government would have the wisdom to come out ahead of the problems that are closing in, giving protection to the Dominicans. He also mentioned the Haitians, highlighting their participation in the ceremonies in honor of the Lady of High Grace.
He called on the government and the people to work and disseminate the re-launch of moral and Christian values, and urged Dominicans to adopt a unified front against the problems generated by the world economic crisis.
"These are times when incongruence and violence must be met bravely," said the prelate in his address to hundreds of the faithful who had traveled hundreds of kilometers to pay homage to the Virgin of High Grace.
The President and First Lady Margarita Cedeno arrived at the Basilica of Our Lady of High Grace at 10am, and were welcomed by cathedral rector Evaristo Areche.
At the end of the religious service, the President had lunch with representatives of several sectors of the eastern region, including businessman Frank Rainieri, politician Amable Aristy Castro, union leader Manolo Ramirez, Ernesto Veloz, banker Alejandro Grullon and others.
Meanwhile, in the esplanade in front of the basilica and the surrounding gardens, thousands of worshippers, including hundreds of Haitians, took part in a series of ceremonies honoring the Virgin.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#2)