Manila archbishop tells politicians: Reflect on meaning of Lent

Photo: Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines
Photo: Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines

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MANILA – Ahead of the Holy Week, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle told government leaders to learn how to be humble and remain a servant to the public.

In a radio interview, Tagle said government leaders should reflect on the concept of “servant leadership,” especially with the many issues affecting the country these days.

“Siguro po dala ng mga pangyayari sa ating bansa, magandang pagnilayan po ang tinatawag nating ‘servant leadership’ at siyempre sa atin po ang ating modelo ay walang iba kundi ang panginoong Hesukristo,” he said.

Tagle reminded the political leaders that “good governance” is not about the quantity of projects implemented.

“Ang isang tinitingnan din ng mga tao ay ‘ito bang naggo-govern, ito bang namamahala sa atin, sana mga leader ng good governance, talaga bang naglilingkod sila o tayo ang naglilingkod sa kanila?’” he said.

“Kapag ba pumupunta tayo sa mga ahensiya ng gobyerno ay nararamdaman ba natin na tayo ay pinaglilingkuran o tayo ay minamata-mata at binubusabos,” he asked.

He also noted that the term “leadership” is not in the Bible.

“Sa Bibliya, ang mga salita ay pastol, shepherd, at servant. Yung tinatawag nating pamumuno, leadership yun po ay laging nakaugat sa paglilingkod. Kung gusto mong ikaw ay manguna sa kadakilaan at kilalalanin bilang pinuno, dapat ipakita mo yun sa pinakamababang paglilingko,” Tagle said.

This story was re-published with permission from ABS-CBNnews.com.

Photo: CBCP




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