Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: Controlling Narratives

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture, March 18, 2024

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. …

Journalists frequently use the term “narrative” to describe their reporting. Some narratives are accurate; others are false. Most are admixtures of truth and error. The challenge for the reading and viewing public is to determine whether a given narrative accurately depicts events. The challenge for every Christian is to conform his life narrative to his baptismal promises.

A thought precedes a word, and words and deeds precede a life narrative. The reverse is also true. A life narrative explains words and deeds. Carefully formulated words shape our thoughts. We search for the right word. The eternal narrative of the life of Jesus, the Word made Flesh, informs the narrative of our individual lives. “On the day of judgment men will render account for every careless word they utter; for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Mt. 12:36-37) …

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