VIRAL ang mga larawan ni Binibining Pilipinas candidate Joy Dacoron ng Cebu na ginawang national costume ang kasuotan ng Sto. Niño, na ang ilan ay kinunan pa sa iba’t-ibang simbahan sa probinsya.
Paliwanag ni Dacoron sa Facebook, sinisimbolo ng costume ang kanyang “unwavering faith and pays tribute to our province’s patron.”
“The Senor Sto. Nino de Cebu is a source of inspiration and strength of numerous Catholic faithful. I am one of those,” paliwanag niya.
Dinagdag ni Dacoron na muntik nang mawala ang kanyang paniniwala sa Diyos nang mamatay sa aksidente ang ama noong isang taon pero napanumbalik ito ng Sto. Niño.
“I questioned God, ‘Ngano man, Lord? (Why, Lord?)’ The Sto. Nino paved the way for me to shed off my doubts and made me realize that everything happens for a reason. In gratitude, I am sharing this faith to the national stage,” sambit niya.
Gayunman, naniniwala pa rin ang karamihan na isang pagyurak sa Sto. Niño nang gawin niya itong costume para sa pageant.
“Sa dami dami ng costume yan pa naisip nio.”
“Feeling dyosa ang Inday?”
“Something so sacred should not be used for anything to influence especially for competition.”
“And that’s the way to lose a pageant.”
“Why not pose as the crucified Christ next time? Or the Pope? Or the Virgin Mary? All these pathetic moves are done to stir controversy and be the talk of town.”
“Respect our Senor Santo Nino.Respect our Holiness.”
“That vestment is a sacred symbol and only the Sr. Sto. Niño can wear it. Have respect.”
