Media and the Church: Practice What You Preach
One of the teachings of the Church, the Sacrosanctum Concilium states that: “Mother
Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that full, conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations” (Flannery, 1996) Hence, a mission to see to it that it is passed throughout the generations is a must for them as it is seen to be the most authentic manifestation of one’s faith.
Whatever it is, everything is rooted on the dominance of the influential religion in a Filipino’s life. Perhaps, it may include the innate character of man to search for his own meaning or purpose.
This latter premise may be attributed to the reliance of the Filipino on what has been said by the
Church, a pondering upon a particular pattern to live his life. Part of this is the picture of him, following what has been required by religion (in this case, it is hearing mass every Sunday), in order for him to attain the promise of that particular religion (in Catholicism, the promise of eternal life). Following certain norms to attain a particular goal would necessarily entail the meaning of one’s existence. It is as if saying that one lives not just to die.
Today, one of the hottest issues in our time is the challenges facing by the priests. Although cases on abuses of the clergy have been far settled in most countries, reports and undeniable facts even challenged the integrity of the whole Christendom. The Roman Catholic Church has been alarmed recently and tried to settle, face and take responsibility on her clerical issues. The road towards healing is still yet far to be achieved but steps towards its fulfillment is being taken in consideration by the Church.
For the most part, such context is presented to us by MEDIA, a powerful means to create or destroy an individual’s life as well as an institution at large. Considering not just the Local Church of
Malolos but how media treat and present or even attempt to destroy the Holy Mother, the
Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that full, conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations” (Flannery, 1996) Hence, a mission to see to it that it is passed throughout the generations is a must for them as it is seen to be the most authentic manifestation of one’s faith.
Whatever it is, everything is rooted on the dominance of the influential religion in a Filipino’s life. Perhaps, it may include the innate character of man to search for his own meaning or purpose.
This latter premise may be attributed to the reliance of the Filipino on what has been said by the
Church, a pondering upon a particular pattern to live his life. Part of this is the picture of him, following what has been required by religion (in this case, it is hearing mass every Sunday), in order for him to attain the promise of that particular religion (in Catholicism, the promise of eternal life). Following certain norms to attain a particular goal would necessarily entail the meaning of one’s existence. It is as if saying that one lives not just to die.
Today, one of the hottest issues in our time is the challenges facing by the priests. Although cases on abuses of the clergy have been far settled in most countries, reports and undeniable facts even challenged the integrity of the whole Christendom. The Roman Catholic Church has been alarmed recently and tried to settle, face and take responsibility on her clerical issues. The road towards healing is still yet far to be achieved but steps towards its fulfillment is being taken in consideration by the Church.
For the most part, such context is presented to us by MEDIA, a powerful means to create or destroy an individual’s life as well as an institution at large. Considering not just the Local Church of
Malolos but how media treat and present or even attempt to destroy the Holy Mother, the