Archbishop Alberto Uy of Cebu warns of values crisis

Archbishop Alberto Uy of Cebu warned of a moral crisis during the second National Spiritual Direction Conference of CHARIS Philippines in Liloan, Cebu. Speaking to Radyo Veritas on Oct. 19, Uy said many people possess sufficient information but lack the values formation necessary to make sound moral decisions.

As the national spiritual adviser for CHARIS Philippines, Uy told the approximately 160 spiritual directors and lay leaders attending the conference that their role includes forming the consciences of the faithful. He urged directors to help people recognize the voice of God rather than acting as a substitute for it.

Uy also cautioned spiritual directors against neglecting their own relationship with God while focusing on the lives of others. He encouraged mentors to deepen their own spiritual lives so they can help the faithful discern God's will without creating a dependency on their directors.