# Dominican Bishops Urge Citizens to Act as Sentinels Against National Crises

Dominican bishops call on citizens to confront societal evils rather than remain silent.

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The article cites Ezekiel 33:7-9, where God appoints the prophet as a sentinel to sound the alarm for the house of Israel. [^1]

The article states that dominant sectors will only change when tolerating evils means losing power and being sanctioned by society. [^2]

The author argues that citizens with better education should serve as sentinels to address national evils. [^3]

The author criticizes public and private sentinels for failing to correct societal ills while entertaining the population with beautiful words. [^4]

In the first reading, God appoints Ezekiel as a watchman for the house of Israel, telling him to warn the wicked to turn from their sins, and if he fails to warn, he shares responsibility for their loss. [^5]

In the Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus instructs disciples on fraternal correction: first speak privately, then bring witnesses, then tell the church, with the goal of restoration rather than punishment. [^6]

The readings for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time in the Catholic Church focus on faith, love, and responsibility toward one another. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The article cites Ezekiel 33:7-9, where God appoints the prophet as a sentinel to sound the alarm for the house of Israel. (Hoy Digital, News)
2. The article states that dominant sectors will only change when tolerating evils means losing power and being sanctioned by society. (Hoy Digital, News)
3. The author argues that citizens with better education should serve as sentinels to address national evils. (Hoy Digital, News)
4. The author criticizes public and private sentinels for failing to correct societal ills while entertaining the population with beautiful words. (Hoy Digital, News)
5. In the first reading, God appoints Ezekiel as a watchman for the house of Israel, telling him to warn the wicked to turn from their sins, and if he fails to warn, he shares responsibility for their loss. (Faith 4 Today, News)
6. In the Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus instructs disciples on fraternal correction: first speak privately, then bring witnesses, then tell the church, with the goal of restoration rather than punishment. (Faith 4 Today, News)
7. The readings for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time in the Catholic Church focus on faith, love, and responsibility toward one another. (Faith 4 Today, News)

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