Many people worldwide irrespective of their religion are eagerly awaiting with fervour to partake in this year’s forthcoming Exposition our Goencho Saib, St Francis Xavier. My request is please do not make the Exposition a VIP or tourist event.
The ‘App’ announced recently in newspapers wherein anyone registering online will be given priority for veneration through a separate queuing arrangement is very much in bad taste which is not in conformity to the teachings of the Church. Pope Francis always reminds us the Church should give priority and cater cater to the needs of the Poor, the downtrodden and the marginalised. Many such people do not have access to such Apps or are accustomed to use such facilities.
It would mean such marginalised and downtrodden people will have to keep waiting in queues while those who have registered online will be given priority over them. I request our Church authorities to advise ignorant committee members on the importance of religious devotion and to shun such VIP culture atleast at the Exposition and also set a precedent during the Novenas and Feasts. Hoping better sense prevails.
