The sacred is tugging at our sleeve, urging us to find balance. We must look toward the future with an eye to the past, live in a material world enhanced by the spiritual, and use our heads without denying our hearts. . . . Signs of this change can be seen throughout the world: In the Philippines, when a fire erupts, not only does a fire truck arrive but also a shaman, to exorcise the fire demons — a case of modern technology supported by ancient custom.
— Barbara Biziou, The Joy of Ritual