^

Cebu News

Holiness manifests in how people treat others – priest

Rowena D. Capistrano - The Freeman

CEBU, Philippines - The best form of holiness can be seen in the way people treat their fellowmen, especially those who have less than they have.

This was the message of Bishop Oscar Florencio, Auxiliary Bishop of the Cebu Archdiocese, to the press after celebrating a Mass yesterday, All Saints’ Day.

“Ang pagpuyo sa pagkabalaan dili lamang kutob sa pag-ampo, pagsimba ug pagduaw sa sementeryo kung dili lakip usab ang pagpakita ug maayong mga binuhatan ngadto sa isig ka ingon hilabi na sa mga nanginahanglan,” he said.

“Kay sa katapusan, ang Ginoo dili mohusga sa tawo tungod sa iyang mga naabot ug bahandi kung dili sa iyang gugma nga gipatagamtam ilabi na sa mga nanginahanglan,” he added.

And if people are to display kindness, it is best to display it now, Florencio said.

“Ang katawhan gitawag sa pagkabalaan sa kinabuhi karon dayon ug dili sa sunod tuig kay dili man mahibaw-an ang mga panghitabo,” he said.

The observance of All Saints’ Day, he said, is proof of God’s victory because it is from God that holiness emanates and saints became saints because of this gift.

For his part, at the Mass he celebrated at the Calamba Cemetery, Fr. Mhar Balili, parish priest of the Archdiocesan Shrine of San Roque, reminded parishioners that while saints are declared by the church, the virtues of sainthood aren’t exclusive to them.

“Ang pagka-santos tawag sa tanang mga tawo hinungdan awhag nako sa katawhan nga putlon ang pagtuo-tuo tungod kay mawala ang atong pagtuo ngadto sa Ginoo,” Balili said.

“Pope Francis”

While others preferred scary costumes for Halloween, a resident of Barangay Basak Pardo chose to don a costume resembling Pope Francis as he roamed the Carreta Cemetery and handed candies to children.

Rogelio Herrero said he chose the costume so children would not be scared. Herrero is a member of a religious group in his barangay.

“Unang higayon nakong nagpahigayon sa maong kalihukan nga diin dako usab nakong kalipay nga walay mga bata nga nangahadlok ug puno kini sila sa pagmaya,” he said.

Florencio himself was pleased.

“Maayo ang iyang gihimo bisan wala ko personal nga nakaila niya tungod kay nagpakita siya ug ehemplo ilabi na sa pagsaulog sa mga adlaw sa mga santos,” he said. (FREEMAN)

HOLINESS

Philstar
  • Latest
Latest
Latest
abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with