4TH SUNDAY OF LENT A
IT’S THE HEART THAT MATTERS There was a time that Filipinos adored entertainment personalities – actors, singers, dancers, reporters - with American or European features. The rest – flat nose, brown complexion, kinky hair, short stature, native-looking – can be famous as comedians or sidekicks, but not as lead actors or matinee idols or love teams. But then today, many Filipinos are discovering the sheer talent, the exotic allure, and the unique features of truly Filipino-looking tv and movie personalities like Maine Mendoza (my favorite), Maymay Entrata, Marcelito Pomoy, Boy Abunda, Ryzza Mae Dizon, etc. Finally, we have gone beyond skin-deep impressions to the inner nature of people around us. And it is good; it’s a move in the right direction, as the first reading (1 Sam 16) will reveal to us today. The Lord tells the prophet Samuel to look for the king he has chosen from among the sons of Jesse of Bethlehem. ...