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Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: The “Me Too” Papacy (It’s Not What You Think) – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: The “Me Too” Papacy (It’s Not What You Think)

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*Image: Saint Bernardby an unknown artist, c. before 1135 [Bodleian Library, University of Oxford]. This is the earliest known representation of Saint Bernard and the only one that survives from his lifetime. The image is in a manuscript of his first treatise, The Steps of Humility, a pastoral work in which Bernard addresses his fellow monks on the monastic virtues.

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture, Oct 27, 2025

Fr. Jerry Pokorsky is a priest of the Diocese of Arlington who has also served as a financial administrator in the Diocese of Lincoln. Trained in business and accounting, he also holds a Master of Divinity and a Master’s in moral theology. Father Pokorsky co-founded both CREDO and Adoremus, two organizations deeply engaged in authentic liturgical renewal. He writes regularly for a number of Catholic websites and magazines. See full bio.

 

“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Lk. 18:14)

We sometimes imagine the Pharisees as priests—the “religious professionals” of their day. But in truth, they were laymen: men of influence, piety, and public standing. Jesus’ rebuke was a warning to all who are tempted to turn holiness into self-importance. And none of us—priest or layman—escapes that temptation for long.

Among the Apostles, ambition reared its head. James and John, the sons of Zebedee, boldly asked Jesus for the seats of honor in His glory. They wanted front-row thrones beside the Messiah. Jesus gently but firmly corrected them: “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant… for the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.” (Mk 10:43–45) Even the original Gospel band of brothers tried to climb the ecclesiastical ladder. …

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