Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: Hot Buttons of the Faith

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture, Sept. 16, 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

Recruits to the Catholic faith are often more receptive to the hot buttons of the faith than many cradle Catholics.

The Proclamation of Jesus

St. Paul writes: “When I came to you, brethren, I did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God in lofty words or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.… [My] message [was] not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power, that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” (1 Cor. 2:1-5) The words and deeds of Jesus are the core of Catholic teaching.

The Eucharist

Jesus teaches: “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life.” (Jn. 6:47-48) The Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ—the Real Presence—regardless of what any individual believes. Only properly disposed Catholics should receive Holy Communion. …

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