AUNT MAY'S words in the second installment of Spider-Man movie, "Everybody
loves a hero, people line up for them, cheer them, and scream their
names. And years later tell how they stood for hours in the cold rain
just to catch a glimpse of the one who taught them to hold on a second
longer. I believe there's a hero in all of us who keeps us honest, gives
us strength, makes us noble, and finally allows us to die with pride,
even though sometimes we have to be steady, and give up the thing we
want the most, even our dreams."
This is very true when listening to the officiating priest's homily
in July 27's Holy Eucharistic Celebration at EDSA Shrine. He points
out that when Abraham was bargaining with God, if there are at least
ten people, holy people would God spare the city from his wrath and
God agreed. If God can do that, why can't we people really be considerate
as well?
Today, as I commit myself writing for success stories of individuals
that would inspire more individuals and groups-some may say-who gets
to read such stuff? The priest is right, we are so tight in setting
standards of who should be considered a hero or a paragon of virtues.
We do not need high-ranking officials or people who are celebrities;
difficult to reach out, but we rather dwell on the struggles and victories
of ordinary people that can leave exemplary deeds.
The true miracle is in our hands regardless of what status you are
in right now, what gender or preference you have, whatever makes anyone
distinct, but still can make diamonds out of coals. We should be able
to identify people who won't be changed when offered with a drink and
get tipsy, when given power and acquiring so much wealth-we look onto
the phenomenal stories that make people as historical and transformational
beings-moving people to create change.
