In the name of God, go!
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| Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
It was recently reported that on the first day of the now ongoing impeachment process, someone said with gusto and unction: “In the Name of God, go!”
It is not often that such an injunction is heard —especially in the secular sphere. God was invoked and His name was used. Even for this reason alone, it is but proper to consider the different significance and nuances of this admittedly sacred and solemn invocation made on the occasion of a basically political exercise. It can be readily noted that the cited supplication can be intended as a blessing, an insult or curse.
A sacred mission with the needed blessing — this is one of the ordinary and usual intentions behind the proclamation. The agenda is difficult and may even be dangerous. Hence, nobody less than God Himself is called upon to accompany the agent..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20120129com6.html
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