This whole post is worth reading and rereading, but that sentence hit me the hardest. We are a lot more familiar with two other responses to a bully like the president: try to reason or try to ignore. Neither one works. Pope Leo’s response is like watching a martial arts master quietly sidestep and leave the opponent attacking air.
With all the Franklin Grahams, Paula Whites, Doug Wilsons and Robert Jeffress’s that helped shape the blasphemous thinking of this man in the Oval Office, we see how a Christian leader responds appropriately, humbly, and faithfully.
It's unclear how far the President's supporters will go to excuse his blasphemy and literal idolatry, but apparently it's pretty far. It's unclear how long the majority of the evangelical and mainline branches of the U.S. Church will go to ignore it, but it seems too far. Great observations as usual, Beau.
That line is the whole wound: “Those are not the people Jesus was healing. Those are the people he was healing people from.” Empire always wants a compliant Christ in uniform. So when the Pope says no and goes to the migrants instead, the mask slips fast. Faithfulness is not loud. It just refuses to kneel before the flag.
Pope Leo didn't issue a statement about the statement. He just got on a plane to be present with people like the ones Jesus was present with. There's a sermon in that for all of us about the difference between having convictions and actually living them.
As a Catholic who struggles with the institution, Pope Leo standing up for the Gospel is really helping to heal me
“He said he would not enter into debate.”
This whole post is worth reading and rereading, but that sentence hit me the hardest. We are a lot more familiar with two other responses to a bully like the president: try to reason or try to ignore. Neither one works. Pope Leo’s response is like watching a martial arts master quietly sidestep and leave the opponent attacking air.
Thanks for the commentary and analysis. These are trying times and your encouragement is appreciated.
This is beautifully truthful in regard to such blasphemy, sadness, and blatant disrespect.
Sad world. Astute observations. Beautiful writing. Thank you.
Thanks Beau. The Pope's prophetic ministry will be needed more and more.
That AI generated image gives me the goosebumps. Abomination of desolation vibes
Absolutely blow away! Thank you! I love the pope he got on a plane and went to visit immigrants! 😇😊
Thank you for your contemplative review of this image and what it means. Faithfulness is perseverance and costly.
With all the Franklin Grahams, Paula Whites, Doug Wilsons and Robert Jeffress’s that helped shape the blasphemous thinking of this man in the Oval Office, we see how a Christian leader responds appropriately, humbly, and faithfully.
When sanctuary thins, production coercively fills the gap. The solution isn't to engage coercion, but to strengthen sanctuary.
Such a powerful message. Have you connected with @Letters from Pope Leo?
It's unclear how far the President's supporters will go to excuse his blasphemy and literal idolatry, but apparently it's pretty far. It's unclear how long the majority of the evangelical and mainline branches of the U.S. Church will go to ignore it, but it seems too far. Great observations as usual, Beau.
Right on. Accurate and insightful.
That line is the whole wound: “Those are not the people Jesus was healing. Those are the people he was healing people from.” Empire always wants a compliant Christ in uniform. So when the Pope says no and goes to the migrants instead, the mask slips fast. Faithfulness is not loud. It just refuses to kneel before the flag.
Pope Leo didn't issue a statement about the statement. He just got on a plane to be present with people like the ones Jesus was present with. There's a sermon in that for all of us about the difference between having convictions and actually living them.