Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: The Catholic Rubik’s Cube

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture, Apr 20, 2026 

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.  See full bio.

Fundamentally, every human being has one purpose in life: to figure out reality. There are two aspects to our God-given quest. What narrative makes the most sense—and how do I fit within it? The Rubik’s Cube is a helpful metaphor.

A Rubik’s Cube is a handheld 3D puzzle composed of colored squares. Each face of the cube is one solid color when solved. The goal is to twist and turn the layers until each face is back to a single, uniform color. Despite its simple appearance, it’s surprisingly complex.

Like life.

The great philosophers introduce their version of the puzzle. Their familiar insights attempt to explain reality. ….

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