Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: Make America Good Again

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture, Nov 04, 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. …

Jesus teaches: “The first [commandment] is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Love God. Love neighbor. It’s personal.

A scribe approves, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that he is one, and there is no other but he; and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” (cf. Mk. 12:28-34)

The first three Commandments describe our duty to love, respect, and worship God. God has a right to our love, respect, and worship. The remaining seven Commandments describe our duty to love our neighbors: Obey lawful authority and detest murder, adultery, theft, and lies. Do good. Avoid evil. ….

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