Fr. Jerry Pokorsky: The Path of Harmony and Peace

By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture, July 22, 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.

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity.” (Ps. 133) Every organization—from families to businesses, national organizations, and churches—makes calls for unity and peace. Our emotions range from joy to despair in our quest for peace. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, reveals the path. We have no magic wands, only the sacrificial love of the Cross.

But bickering, various forms of dysfunction, misunderstanding, illness, hatred, and competing ideologies threaten families and organizations. Mothers are usually the first to call for healing and unity. Church leaders and politicians follow in line. Unity in God’s love may bring communal peace, but it always brings peace of soul. …

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