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Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky: Do Good, Avoid Evil – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky: Do Good, Avoid Evil

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“Christ the Vine” (1674) by Victor of Crete. (Image: Wikipedia)

By Father Jerry J. Pokorsky, Catholic World Report, May 13, 2026

Father Jerry J. Pokorsky is a priest of the Diocese of Arlington. He is pastor of St. Catherine of Siena parish in Great Falls, Virginia.. He holds a Master of Divinity degree as well as a master’s degree in moral theology.

 

When life is separated from Christ, it does not become freer or fuller—it becomes spiritually unfruitful. We lose the life of His saving grace.

Jesus makes it clear that there is a distinct relationship between love, keeping His commandments, and bearing fruit. God’s law, authentic Christian love, and life in abundance are inseparable. The unity helps us reject popular cultural patterns with false promises of fulfillment.

At the Last Supper, Jesus said: “I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father.” (Jn 14:31) Jesus links obedience to the Father to the manifestation of His love. …

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