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Article: Only tragedy, not to be a saint.(Opinion)
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- Manila Bulletin
- Article date:
- October 30, 2009
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A lady tells a friend: “When I die, I want my remains cremated and my ashes scattered at the mall.”Puzzled, the friend asks: “Isn’t that weird? Why did you say that?”* * *The lady replies: “So my children will always visit me.” This comes from a lonely mother who’s seldom visited by her children.* * *We may laugh at that story but there’s no need for that arrangement since we have the feasts of All Saints and All Souls reminding us of our obligation to remember our departed dead.It’s been noted, however, that we’re veering away from the original idea of celebrating All Saints’ Day.* * *Our ...
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