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Repent, repent
The advent of the Lenten Season is considered the most sacred and pious event in the lives of the Christians all around the world.
It is at this moment mortals are urged to meditate; do some solitary soul searching. Pray as if you have never prayed before.
Different religious sects have their own way of observing the Lent. The Roman Catholic is the most unique. They have tolerance to the flagellants but not necessarily they do encourage them.
Sinners engaged in flagellantism strongly believe it is an act for cleansing their sins. Myself being a Catholic believed the same but not when I was awakened to reality.
For I have seen members of the congregation engaged in the most inhuman way of treating their flocks.
When before their primary concern is to serve the children of God through teaching the right values and principles of Christianity as a way to spiritual salvation.
However, times have changed from bad to worst.
Today, nuns and priests (except the good ones) are more concerned in elevating themselves to commercialism out of piety.
They engaged in various forms of businesses to enrich themselves.
You almost see them everywhere doing control in hospitals, real estates, schools, resorts, hotels, travel agencies, farming, publications, entertainment, politics to mention a few.
The trend is to go with the tide of commercialism -- the hell with godliness.
Small wonder why some men in cloak have the temerity of counting their paramours like as if they are consumable items; simply because they can afford to flirt around.
With no offense meant to those who are really true to their callings, priesthood, aside from a being a vocation, now becomes a lucrative profession for one who seeks luxury in life.
Lucky these male servants of God are as you can see them perfectly blending unsuspectingly in a crowd.
Nuns on the other hand appear to be more cunning and deceptive because of their gender.
Just when we thought they are like our domesticated sisters and mom can only be a camouflage.
Some of them behave ten times worst than their male counterparts in some aspects.
Think of a certain private hospital in the city being managed by sisters belonging to a certain order.
Employees of theirs are treated like their own personal slaves. Anyone who has the guts to complain is threatened with suspension if not outright dismissal from the service.
The attitude of the management reflected in the manner they accommodate their patients.
There are reported instances where patients confined in this hospital turn seriously ill upon learning the amount of their bills prior to their release.
Even senior citizens confined within the period of their stay are not given the privilege to enjoy discounts for the purchase of the medicines bought from within.
A cash deposit is a must prior to confinement or worst even in emergency cases. Like a leech, they find ways to extract blood from your veins, by signing a waiver freeing them from legal responsibility when one is compulsively required a surgical operation.
I should know because my late father-in-law was once confined at the said hospital enjoying not a single cent of discount intended for the senior citizens. To think it was a law.
I find the Lent an appropriate time for anyone especially the priests and the nuns to ponder on their misdeeds in the past would he or she really considers in making amends.
If I may suggest, the following personalities should also resort to an act of repentance on their own free will:
Formalyn Beauty as a lawyer must cease being a radio block time host purposely to spread opinionated gossip rather than facts. Save a little sense of dignity to yourself. Leave it to your male counterpart. It is his forte and his source of bread and butter.
Bloated Man from the Capitol should come to terms with reality. Admit you are not meant to be a leader. Your victory for two straight terms was accidental. Please refrain from wearing a hat too big for your head.
The self-proclaimed King must seek God's intervention if he wants miraculous healing for his agonizing illness. The refusal of Monsignor Bear to administer him a holy sacrament was valid since the King too refused for confession.
Papa's Boy from the South must prove once and for all, he is his own man. It is high time he should cut the umbilical cord from his father.
Or much better, repent, repent!
(e-mail: roblesnelson@yahoo.com)