Priests should teach by living according to Gospel values

Priests should teach by living according to Gospel values
January 03, 2007 02:04:00
Inquirer

I AGREE that priests should also undergo character change. (PDI, 12/29/06) For example, God calls on all of us to "go into the world and preach the Gospel to all nations." Priests, more than any other class of persons, are expected to abide by this injunction.

However, there are a number of priests who don't go out or speak to people about Christ. They just wait for the faithful to go to church. Instead of blaming wayward politicians, they should win them to the fold of the Church and explain to them that what they are doing is not in accord with the Gospel values.

Finally, they should not only preach; they should always inject the Gospel values into their lifestyle. It is only by their example that they will be able to leave an imprint on the lives of the people they serve.

REGINALD B. TAMAYO, member, Sangguniang Bayan, Aparri, Cagayan