Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: The Artificial Jesus

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture, Dec 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.

Way back when people relied on real people to teach us about God and Jesus, the prophets anticipated the Messiah. John the Baptist prepared the way of the Lord. The evangelists recorded the words of Jesus. God delighted in the bundle of human relationships and the human vessels of His Word. He uses His handiwork to reveal His saving love in the Kingdom. But these were the days before electrodes, blinking lights, LED screens, and Artificial Jesus.

John the Baptist was a real person. His preaching brought ordinary people, tax collectors, and even soldiers to repentance as they urgently asked, “What should we do?” He taught them generosity: “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none.” He taught justice: “Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.” He taught honesty: “Do not practice extortion, do not falsely accuse anyone, and be satisfied with your wages.” (Cf. Lk 3:10-18)…

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