I couldn’t be prouder of my 15-year-old. It’s in moments like these that I truly believe in the power of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Just a few weeks ago, my child received the sacrament, and it has already shown how it strengthens one's faith and molds them into a true soldier of Christ.
Last night, my child was returning home from attending a Catholic Mass Media Congress with three other companions. On their way, the taxi they were riding in was sideswiped by a car driven by a drunk driver. It was clear, without any need for an investigation, that the drunk driver was at fault since he overtook from behind and hit the taxi, damaging its side mirror. Despite his fault, the drunk driver was confrontational, aggressively trying to blame the taxi driver for the accident.
Despite the fear and the tension, my child, along with the three others, stood firm and decided to witness the truth. They knew the drunk driver was responsible and couldn’t let the innocent taxi driver face unjust accusations. As the confrontation escalated, the matter reached the police station.
Despite trembling with fear, they courageously gave their statement because they couldn’t bear to see the taxi driver suffer for something he didn’t cause. Even when it was clear who was at fault, the drunk driver remained defiant, holding onto his false sense of righteousness. It was later revealed, through the drunk driver’s mother, that he had a history of driving under the influence. She tried to gaslight my child into not standing as a witness, attempting to cover up her son’s wrongdoing.
The mother did not initially intend to reveal her son's mistakes, but because she was eager for my child to leave and not testify, she kept talking to my child until she eventually said things that contradicted her earlier statements. Even while they were still on the road, the drunk driver was extremely aggressive, constantly belittling the taxi driver and boasting about his high social status. It was clear from the family’s appearance that they were wealthy, which only made the taxi driver’s situation seem even more unfortunate.
The taxi driver, in his frustration, confided to my husband, who accompanied my daughter to the police station, "It’s tough being poor when all I’m trying to do is make an honest living." They were stuck at the police station until almost 2 AM, with no clear resolution in sight. Despite this, there was a moment of relief before they left when they overheard a police officer saying to the drunk driver, "So, how are we going to deal with this when the child isn’t lying? The taxi driver's and the child’s stories match perfectly." This gave them hope that justice would eventually be served for the poor taxi driver, even though they left without knowing the final outcome. Throughout the ordeal, my child’s resolve remained strong, never backing down from standing for the truth.
This experience taught me how significant a mother’s role is in shaping her child’s character. Even though her son was already an adult, she still tried to shield him from the consequences of his actions, enabling his behavior. This is one of the reasons the world is so chaotic today—people like her, raising children without accountability, turning them into individuals who lack a sense of responsibility and integrity.
My child’s bravery and faith during that ordeal showed me how deeply Confirmation had impacted her, strengthening her resolve to stand up for what is right, even in the face of fear. This experience not only made me proud but also reminded me of the importance of raising children who are grounded in their faith, who know the value of truth and justice, and who are prepared to face the world with the strength that only God can give.
We, as parents, must nurture our children with love, but also with the wisdom to guide them in the ways of righteousness. For the world needs more soldiers of Christ—those who fight not with violence, but with truth, courage, and unwavering faith.
In the end, what mattered most was that my child acted as a true witness of faith, not swayed by fear or by the pressures of the wealthy family. She chose to stand for justice, reflecting the very essence of the Sacrament of Confirmation—to be strong in faith and to live it out courageously, even in the face of adversity.
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