Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: Priests Preaching Politics

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture, Sept. 02, 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. 

Over a dozen years ago, following a pro-life sermon, someone scribbled “Go to hell!” on a dollar bill and dropped it into the collection. I was disappointed. For 100 bucks, I’d have paid closer attention. Accumulated anecdotes such as this help pastors develop an overall understanding of the Catholic population.

Most Catholics are ordinary folks. They pray, occasionally fall short, and get back into the fight with a good Confession. But too many Catholics treat the words of Jesus as pious trinkets that have little bearing on the “real world.” …

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