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        "msgid": "entering-holy-week-jakarta-cathedral-calls-for-ecological-repentance-1775137870",
        "date": "2026-04-02 18:53:42",
        "title": "Entering Holy Week, Jakarta Cathedral Calls for Ecological Repentance",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Jakarta Cathedral has launched Holy Week observances from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, with a special emphasis this year on ecological repentance for all humanity. Father Macarius Maharsono, the head pastor, linked the traditional foot-washing ritual to the need for ongoing cleansing of human sins against the environment and fellow humans. He stressed that caring for the Earth requires solidarity, support for all life, and willingness to endure sacrifices, framing it as essential for a just and civilised society in harmony with the universe.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta Cathedral is holding a series of Holy Week events from Maundy\nThursday to Easter Sunday. This year, Jakarta Cathedral is calling for\necological repentance among all humanity.<\/p>\n<p>Father Macarius Maharsono, the head pastor of Jakarta Cathedral,\nstated that Maundy Thursday begins with a reflection on the event of\nJesus washing the feet of the apostles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has two major meanings that are very relevant to us now: first,\nJesus washing the feet is an expression of God who wants to cleanse the\ndirt and dust of human sin, and this will be carried out continuously,\u201d\nsaid Macarius to reporters before the mass on Thursday (2\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He explained that this reflection occurs again when Catholics perform\ncleansing of sins, support one another, and then give life. He then drew\na connection to the current context, inviting humanity to engage in\necological repentance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the context of the present time or this year, when the Church is\nstrongly urging all humanity to undertake ecological repentance,\u201d he\nclarified.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, cleansing sins today must be done towards nature\nand humanity. Because nature and humanity live side by side.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause we must carry out cleansing of our sins against nature and\nagainst humanity. Thus, returning to a just and civilised humanity is\none that accepts and gives itself as a companion in life\u2019s journey with\nthe entire contents of the universe,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Macarius described caring for the Earth as caring for our shared\nhome. There must be solidarity, a willingness to help, and support for\nall life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd if that must go through suffering or pain or sacrifices. That is\nthe main theme we are implementing this year,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
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