a disturbing question...
At the reception after the thanksgiving mass of Bishop Broderick Pabillo, one lay person we met asked this question:
"There are two kinds of Salesians: one Salesian with chin up floats in the air majestically, detaches from the earth and looks down on everybody. The other Salesian has his feet on ground and soiling his feet. Which of the two are you?"
I am not very comfortable with people placing them into categories, but this question is worth reflecting. We are consecrated in the world and not above it. We are set apart not because we are superior, but because we are called to serve. But the reality speaks itself. Her observations are valid. Her question is a pose for reflection. And this question keeps resounding in my ear, even now. I`d hate to see myself placed under the first category. I hope this disturbance remain that it may remind me of the very reason of my consecration.
But then again.. it is so wrong categorizing people.
The day will have us parted... some on the left, some on the right... those who will not be on the left will be on the right. Maybe categories have a special purpose that's why we can all benefit from knowing where to make a stand in the long run!
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Moonwatercat |
Wednesday, February 07, 2007 12:36:00 PM