In “The Gospel of Mercy for the Filipino Church,” Ramil del Rosario Marcos revisits the “message of mercy” addressed by Pope Francis to our people during his 2015 visit to the country and considers its long-term implications for the Church in the Philippines. In this insightful reflection, he unravels the Pope’s ecclesiological vision as expounded in Evangelii Gaudium and other documents, juxtaposing them with elements from our 500 year history, suggesting that the roots of a merciful and evangelizing Church may have actually been planted long before in our shores through the efforts of the pioneering missionaries as well as succeeding generations of Filipino Catholics. At the same time, he also identifies challenges and raises important questions that will be good to consider if we truly want to live out the Gospel of Mercy. – from the Editor’s Preface