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Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: Blessed Are the Peacemakers – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: Blessed Are the Peacemakers

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"The Good Shepherd", made c. 300–350 and discovered in the 18th century at the Catacomb of Callixtus, Rome.[1][2]. I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license: w:en:Creative Commons. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture, April 27, 2026

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.

 

Jesus is the Good Shepherd and Prince of Peace who guides us through the narrow gate to heaven. He sends shepherds to protect us from wolves threatening our faith, leading us to “life in abundance.” The shepherd’s first duty is to safeguard and feed the flock.

The First Vatican Council teaches: “The Church is the only competent and divinely appointed guardian and interpreter of the Word of God, and therefore it is through the Church that the faithful are to be taught. This truth of faith, therefore, is certain, because God, who is the truth itself, cannot deceive nor be deceived.” (Dei Filius, 3.4) God’s authority validates faith. Hence, shepherds must guard God’s authority through word and deed to enhance the integrity of their witness. …

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