Our world is in crisis. We are battling a contagious and deadly virus. We’re desperate for solutions. The economic impact is devastating and our road to recovery seems long and uncertain. Intolerance among races and classes grips our global community as people demand justice and equality. In addition, humanity has abused Mother Nature and both suffering because of it. To generate hope in these dark times, the Universal Peace Federation initiated an online event called “Rally of Hope Philippines,” held February 6, 2021. The theme was, “One Million People Praying for the Healing of the Nation and the World.” This historic event was telecast live on PTV 4, which is the national government TV channel of the Philippines. It was also simultaneously live-streamed on various social media platforms and broadcast by numerous radio and cable TV stations in different parts of the nation. This rally was a global platform for international and Filipino dignitaries to amplify their collective voices in humility and prayer beseeching heaven’s intervention during this time of unprecedented challenges. Centered on the Philippines, this event brought together people from different corners of the world in an online interfaith gathering to collectively pray for the healing of the world from the COVID-19 pandemic, the recovery of Mother Earth, and the restoration from social divisions that are ripping apart our human family.

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