‘Don’t be keyboard warriors’

MANILA, Philippines — Catholics should become agents of change instead of keyboard warriors to deal with problems in today’s society, according to Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula“It is very easy to say that there are many things wrong in society, in the family, in the Church, or in the world… But only a few are willing to initiate change,” Advincula said during mass at Quiapo Church on Wednesday.

Meaningful renewal begins with personal responsibility, not complaints from the sidelines, he stressed.

Advincula warned against the pursuit of wealth, influence and privilege at the expense of service.

“Many compete for profit, position and privilege. But only a few take the lead in caring for others. Only a few allow others to go first,” he said.