Another Day In Paradise

There was a song entitled “Another day in paradise” by none other than Phil Collins which explains about problems in our society today like poverty, homelessness, hunger and other social issues. The contents of this song are somewhat puzzling but very meaningful.

The way people can be callous towards others and the writer’s lack of faith in the ability for people to change. This may also somewhat relate to how we neglect our fellow men for our own materialistic wants and desires. It also brings attention also to our unwillingness to help those who are in need. We are living in a materialistic society.

I may find this opinion be related to all of us but I will really find this song be related also to our politician, businessmen and especially the Catholic Church. Why? First of all, politicians nowadays only know about investigating on this issue, which issue and issues everywhere. They are only wasting time and money on nonsense investigations. Why don’t they spend their budgets on helping the poor, the homeless and those people who are sick but can’t afford to go to the hospital? Second, to all businessmen who only knows profit and capital instead of the welfare of the workers and employees, have you ever think also the hardships your employees & workers are encountering? I know you have a so called “Corporate Responsibility” which aims to help various non-Profit organizations in some of their projects but maybe this is not enough. And to the Church, who has many Catholic Schools (many of which has very high tuition rates), has many offertories during mass (of which is comes from the pockets of the parishioners), and other businesses; have you ever think also of the welfare of other poor Catholics who seeks help from you? I know the Church has a huge financial statements, they don’t even share (even just ¼ of their capital) to those also who are in need and homeless.

Just like Phil said one of the stanzas of the song, we are seeking for God’s guidance. “Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do. Oh Lord, is there something you can say.” Few people in this society really think the welfare or our less fortunate fellow men, but I really hope all of us will do our part in lifting them up. Maybe I could say, “It’s just another day for you and me in paradise”