He said "The worst form of corruption is the corruption of the best", quoting St Thomas Aquinas, patron saint of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) where Lozada is an alumnus. It is unfortunate enough to have bad eggs in the government or any community for that matter, but it is appalling if the bad eggs are those in power, those we consider as 'the best'.
Nowadays, corruption seems to be a pastime for our leaders. With impunity, they amassed enormous amounts of money at the expense of Mang Juan De La Cruz. With reckleness, they have forgotten the social impact of their sins.
Jesus realized this that's why He said that it would be better for these people to have a large millstone tied around their necks and be drowned in the deep sea (Matthew 18:6). The Lord admitted that terrible things (like corruption and its ill effects) will always take place in the world, but warned how terrible it would be for those causing them, i.e. our corrupt leaders (Matthew 18:7).
Lent calls us to be more aware of how our actions - good or bad they may be - affect others. Think about how your punctuality and courtesy at work impacts on your workmates and customers. Imagine how your care and respect for your spouse inspires your children.
Now take a look at how being care-free in throwing a small candy wrapper anywhere on the street could be seen by those who see you, especially the kids. Remember the saying, "Ipakita mo na sa matanda, huwag sa bata". Kids see you as a model regardless if what you show them is decent or not.
Each of us are potential role models. Make sure that we're good at it!
Birthday greetings and blessings to Ninang Menchu Morales (16 February) and inaanak Anton Reiner Amamio (22 February).
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