As
Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, Manila Archbishop Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle
hits leaders who are bad examples to their fellow countrymen.
Without mentioning
names, Cardinal Tagle branded today’s leaders as “kings” who are boastful and
violent.
The head of
the country’s Catholic hierarchy delivered his homily in celebration of the Palm
Sunday at the Manila Cathedral.
“In our
world today, kings, who are full of cockiness and devoid of humility, are
lording over,” Tagle said in his homily on Sunday.
“Today,
many follow the kings who use violence,
arms and intimidation but are without any understanding and oneness with the
weak,” he stressed.
“Our king
does not rely on violence, in arms, in swords, in bullets and guns. Our king
trusts in God alone,” Tagle reiterated, urging the said leaders to emulate the
example of Jesus Christ’s humility.
“The serene
dignity and silence of the person, who trusts in God and who is in full
solidarity with sinful humanity, that is true authority. That is our true king.
That is the king that will save the world,” he said.
“In truth,
Pilate has no chance against Christ. But our king need not to defend himself.
His personality shows he has full trust in God and love for us. That is the
true king. That is dignity. That is power,” Tagle added.
Aside from
his homily, Tagle also called on the Catholic faithful to use this Holy season
as an opportunity to do charity works and help those who are in need.
Tagle led
the celebration of Palm Sunday to kick off the last week of the Lenten season.
Meanwhile, Palace expressed confidence that Tagle was not referring to the president as "cocky and violent".
Source: Philstar
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