The exciting task of making someone or something into a god is perhaps the most laziest and surest way of not making any effort ourselves in that sphere of life. It is the same when we extol someone or praise someone so highly that we invest all our time and attention in doing so. Rather than emulate and see how we can replicate their efforts and do the same for others, we satisfy ourselves and settle for the LCD - 'least common denominator'.
While appreciating someone or praising someone for their valiant efforts or achievements is indeed a noble virtue, it is no excuse or replacement for not attempting to do likewise. Merely putting someone on the pedestal and not doing anything to continue the good initiated by them, is not any worthwhile endeavour.
In the first reading of the day, from the Acts, we see Paul and Barnabas struggling to convince people that they are ordinary human beings. Enamoured by their miracle, the people attempt to deify them. Exactly something we do with our onscreen heroes and real life activists. We glorify them and their acts, but do little to make the same effort ourselves.
While appreciating someone or praising someone for their valiant efforts or achievements is indeed a noble virtue, it is no excuse or replacement for not attempting to do likewise. Merely putting someone on the pedestal and not doing anything to continue the good initiated by them, is not any worthwhile endeavour.
In the first reading of the day, from the Acts, we see Paul and Barnabas struggling to convince people that they are ordinary human beings. Enamoured by their miracle, the people attempt to deify them. Exactly something we do with our onscreen heroes and real life activists. We glorify them and their acts, but do little to make the same effort ourselves.
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