(aam) Priests Are They For Real? Poem by Edwin Alba Empestan

The poem is a portrait of bravery in asking question about faith in relation to the ministers’ way of life and appearance. I must say the “Priests, Are They For Real? ” is an invitation for those who commit them selves to the ministry as priests to ask themselves “am I for real? ” However, the poem could also be a medium for us (not priests) to ask our selves “what is my contribution in helping the ministers to live their life according to what is expected of them” (at least according to my knowledge about the catholic priest) . And another thing about the question “…are they for real? ” allow me to say this- priests are human being like us which means they are limited and weak like all of us. Therefore they need our help and support for them to do their ministry. Now if some deviate to what is expected of them, it’s their issue to be faced, not “me” to be their judge because my faith is directed to God not to them. They are one of the many instruments of God to help me in my journey towards holiness and like wise we are to them. The poem is great and very strong. All the best

Hollowed portrait of the recent puritanism of the clergy....supreme accuracy! ! But the finale about the command to matrimony.....kinda weak.