By Fr. Bernard Holzer, aa
Rarely has the Word of God been as relevant at this moment when corrupt politicians and contractors are so creative and seem unashamed of their misdeeds, flaunting their wealth on social media networks! We are talking about billions of pesos that are siphoned off at the expense of the poorest and the common good!
Are we fully aware of the multiple consequences of these thefts and diversions on people's lives – especially the poorest – the education of young people and citizens, the values of an adult democratic society, and a synodal Church at the service of the poor?
What is our attitude: silence, excuse, acceptance of this practice (which may benefit me or benefit the institution, including the ecclesiastical one, of which I am a member), complicity? Or denunciation, a firm resolve to change these practices so deeply rooted in the public life of our so-called Catholic country, and to demand accountability?
And what about my personal practice: am I honest, candid, upright? Am I a disciple of Jesus who drove the merchants out of the temple?
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