Criticism allows change. Seemingly, change is the message everyone desires to hear. And why not, since change brings progress and progress creates hope. But if we want change to happen in our lives and if we want to become a better nation maybe we should start asking ourselves what kind of ‘person’ we are? Ask oneself whether “I am contributing something good or am I only good at criticizing other people’s mistake?”
1. The hostage taking incident last Monday which killed eight Hong Kong nationals and a Filipino was obviously undervalued and poorly dealt with. The Philippine government somehow deserved the outraged amongst the bereaved family of the victims, Hong Kong nationals, Filipinos stationed abroad and the international media. However, as I watch the video footage I overheard some spectators cracking jokes and laughing out loud as if nothing serious is happening nearby. Such immature and insensitive gestures only add more grievances to the situation in general and to the victims and the victims’ loved ones in particular. Whatever happened to our common sense?
2. It was indeed a rejoicing Tuesday for Filipinos worldwide as Ms Maria Venus Raj, the Philippines’ representative to the Miss Universe Pageant made it to the finals and eventually bagged the 5th place. I was thinking that such good news to most ‘pageant- loving’ Filipinos will somehow overshadow the unfortunate event that took place the previous day, and that it will somehow help gain our confidence back - that people can still say something good about the Filipino people. However, poor Venus’ effort is seemingly being undervalued by many Filipinos as part of her answer in the program was sensationalized and was made a laughingstock. Whatever happened to our sense of gratitude?Being insensitive and condemnatory halts our capacity for sound judgment. Laughter and smile when done imprudently only prove illiteracy. We don’t take that as compliment since it does no good to better ourselves, both as Filipinos and as a nation. The world had already seen our disabilities, don’t you think it’s time now to show them the other side of the coin, and bring them the message that we deserve a second chance?
(pictures c/o google.com.tw)
3 comments:
Well said Father! Definetely agreeing with your statements.
Majority of what I've seen so far on these subjects are negative criticisms, blame to these and to those, immatured opinions, and exploring and confining the respective views only inside the box, and so forth and so on....they are just to many to mention.
I just thought that what we need right now are healing, unity, and a common desire through patriotism for the betterment of our country and our people, and a strong faith for guidance from where we believe at.
I agree with you Padre Nars! very inspiring. insensitive people who belittle us Pinoys while watching the full coverage here and abroad, surely it's a big shame. Instead, we should help thorough healing the wounds of those affected and killed. May God save us from this disgrace to our country. God bless you Padre Nars!
Thanks Gorio and Jennyvie...although at this time it's difficult to express national pride in us, i hope all Filipinos, especially the ones in the Philippines would be sincere enough to express that we are really sorry for what happened and make them know we are united with them in prayers.
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