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]