Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: Holy Gimmicks

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture, Aug 26, 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.

The word “gimmick” usually has pejorative connotations. A gimmick is a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or the business of a going concern. But not all gimmicks are unworthy of holiness. Jesus is the Master of holy gimmicks. His mighty deeds attract our attention and direct it to the “going concern” of our salvation.

The mighty deeds of God in the Old Testament are holy gimmicks. God rescues Noah and his ark of refugees from the Great Flood of God’s wrath. Going concern: Avoid wickedness that leads to destruction. Using Moses as his human instrument, God separates the Red Sea for the escape of the Israelites during the Exodus. …

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