Could a Gen X Priest Be a Fan of VXON?

 

Could a Gen X priest be a fan of VXON?

Why not?

At first glance, it may sound like an unlikely pairing: a priest formed by cassette tapes, handwritten letters, Sunday missals, and the slower rhythm of the 80s and 90s; and VXON, a young Filipino P-pop boy group known for sharp performances, modern sound, and youthful energy. VXON, pronounced “vision,” debuted in 2022 and is composed of C13, Sam, Franz, Vince, and Patrick. They have been dubbed by fans and media as the “Monsters of P-pop.”

But maybe that is exactly the point.

A priest is not called to be frozen in time. He is called to listen—to God, to the Church, to the people, and yes, even to the culture of the young. Music is one of the places where the hopes, struggles, dreams, and language of a generation become audible. To dismiss it simply because it is new, loud, stylish, or unfamiliar would be to miss an opportunity for encounter.

Being a fan does not mean losing one’s identity. A priest who appreciates VXON does not stop being a priest. He does not exchange the Gospel for pop culture. Rather, he learns to recognize that grace can open conversations in unexpected places. A song, a performance, a fandom, or a shared playlist may become a bridge toward friendship, accompaniment, and evangelization.

For a Gen X priest, perhaps VXON is not just about music. It is about remaining young in spirit. It is about refusing to say, “Hindi ko na panahon ’yan,” and choosing instead to ask, “Ano ang sinasabi ng kabataan ngayon?” It is about being curious rather than dismissive, present rather than distant, joyful rather than judgmental.

The Church needs elders who listen. It needs priests who can sit with the young without pretending to be young, and who can appreciate their world without being swallowed by it. A priest can love Gregorian chant and still enjoy P-pop. He can pray the Liturgy of the Hours and still know what makes young people excited. He can preach the Gospel and still smile when the beat drops.

So, could a Gen X priest be a fan of VXON?

Yes.

Because at the heart of it, being a fan may simply mean recognizing talent, discipline, creativity, and the beautiful restlessness of the young. And perhaps, somewhere between the sanctuary and the stage, between tradition and trend, between faith and fandom, there is a reminder that the Gospel must always find a way to speak to every generation.

Even to the VIXIES.

Even through VXON.

And maybe that is not strange at all.

Maybe that is vision.