Comments on: I No Longer Support Dinagyang

By: Visayan Daily Headlines Violated My Copyright! | Rex

Visayan Daily Headlines Violated My Copyright! | Rex — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:18:59 +0000

[...] copyright. This time, Visayan Daily Headlines used my photo of Tribu Familia Sagrada on their Dinagyang issue without my permission! I really don’ understand why some media companies act this way. [...]

By: Rex

Rex — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:59:54 +0000

Yes your mother is right. Sometimes we enjoy occasions too much we forget the real reason why we are celebrating it. Especially Christmas…

By: Rex

Rex — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:56:19 +0000

I very much agree that idolatry extends beyond graven images. It is anything that stands between you and God. If you consider anything more important than God, that is your idol. I think you have a very wise guide question there: “What would Jesus say about this?”
I think I should thank you more, Lee. Thanks for the treats and the very enriching conversations. Yes, there should be a next time!

By: Lee

Lee — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:52:36 +0000

Man, by nature, wants something that is tangible, something to hold on to, to touch and to look on to! Short in saying, man is both a sensual being and spiritual, as well. There’s a delicate balance between the two elements one has to maintain. Just look back during the time of Moses when he returned to get the ten commandment tablets. Exactly the same scenario as in Dinagyang!
And mind you, in post-modern times such as ours, IDOLATRY is NOT just limited to graven images … it could be your career, money, family, car, house, computer, cellphone, TV or even oneself!
Yes, Rex, it’s probably possible to have Dinagyang without the Sto. Nino but it would be very difficulty because, in the first place, Dinagyang is a paganistic practice itself. Sometimes, I find myself in this kind of perplexing situation. Ah! my best guide is, what would Jesus say about this.
Rex, I wish we had ample time together, as much as I spent with Marcos and Jorp. Shame on my part, maybe in my next trip. Didn’t have the chance either to say thanks to you for your company and friendship. So, thank you Rex, even for this eye-opener post of yours about Dinagyang!

By: Germs

Germs — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:06:09 +0000

Now, I believe, Rex, that we have something in common! I’m always indifferent to people who idolize these figures.
I don’t believe that Dinagyang and some other fiestas live up to their very essence.
Just a quick thought, I just realized why my mother always wanted to pray, hear a mass and just be quiet during Christmas, New Year and on or birthdays. She mentioned that celebrations must always be about thanking God and praying to Him.

By: Rex

Rex — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:46:27 +0000

Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, I can't make out what you're trying to say.

By: mod

mod — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:02:04 +0000

religion=true believers, science=skeptics
I also seeks to find some common ground upon which to construct mutual appreciation between science and religion.

If only many could remember the history of “Barong Tagalog”…

(Random) Are priests allowed to buy 50 inch flat screen Plasma TV? just kidding. A friend told me he knows a priest having one and he’s so jealous.. PEACE