Biglang naging maka-Diyos at spiritual si Rodrigo Duterte ngayong nakakulong na siya sa ICC detention center while awaiting trial.
Holy Week is a good chance for him to meditate, repent and tranform.
The Almighty Father that Duterte has ridiculed and insulted as a "stupid God" is a merciful God.
The Creator will give Duterte an opportunity to renew his faith.
But Duterte must realize that Truth and Justice must prevail at all times.
The sinner from Davao needs our compassion.
But Duterte must face and accept the punishment imposed by International Law and by Divine Justice.
Let the Duterte Tragedy teach us valuable lessons:
Power is Impermanent.
Pride is a cardinal sin.
Human beings need spiritual purification and enlightenment to achieve salvation and liberation. We are all sinners.
Addendum:
"In Catholic doctrine, pride is considered the first of the seven cardinal sins, often referred to as the "deadly sins." It is viewed as the root of all sin because it places the self above God and others, disrupting the proper order of humility and charity. Pride, or *superbia* in Latin, is an excessive love of one's own excellence, leading to a rejection of dependence on God and a disregard for the dignity of others.
Key Aspects of Pride as a Cardinal Sin:
1. Theological Foundation:
- Pride is seen as the sin of Lucifer, who rebelled against God out of desire for supremacy (Isaiah 14:12-15). It mirrors this original fall, where humans prioritize their will over God's.
- Catholic teaching emphasizes that all human gifts and achievements come from God, and pride falsely claims personal credit for these, denying divine grace (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1866).
2. Moral Implications:
- Pride manifests as arrogance, vanity, or self-exaltation, leading to behaviors like contempt for others, disobedience to authority, or refusal to acknowledge faults.
- It distorts relationships, fostering division and injustice, as the proud seek to dominate rather than serve (Matthew 23:12: "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled").
3. Contrast with Humility:
- The antidote to pride is humility, which involves recognizing one's dependence on God and valuing others equally (Philippians 2:3-4).
- Saints like Thomas Aquinas and Augustine stressed that true virtue begins with humility, as pride blinds one to truth and charity.
4. Practical Consequences:
- In Catholic moral teaching, pride can lead to other sins, such as envy (resenting others' success) or anger (reacting to perceived slights).
- It hinders repentance, as the proud resist admitting sin or seeking forgiveness, cutting themselves off from God's mercy.
5. Scriptural and Traditional Support:
- Proverbs 16:18 warns, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."
- The Church Fathers, like Gregory the Great, listed pride as the "queen of all vices," noting its ability to corrupt even virtuous acts if done for self-glory.
Modern Application:
In contemporary Catholicism, pride is addressed in examinations of conscience, encouraging believers to reflect on attitudes of self-sufficiency or superiority. The Church teaches that overcoming pride involves prayer, self-denial, and acts of service, aligning one’s life with Christ’s example of humility (John 13:14-15)."
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April 17, 2025,
Upon request of Atty. Manuel Laserna Jr.
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