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Fr. Kevin Drew: The Cross Conquers the World – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Fr. Kevin Drew: The Cross Conquers the World

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By Fr. Kevin Drew, Crisis Magazine, Sept. 30, 2025

Ordained in 2012, Fr. Kevin Drew is a priest and pastor of the Diocese of Kansas City-St Joseph.  He is well regarded for his preaching and evangelization.  His Daily Mass and homily can be found at Catholic Radio Network.

 

Christ told us to love our enemies. But loving our enemies does not mean pretending they are our friends. And note that Christ never said “Blessed are the pacifists.” Rather, He said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.”

Back in July, Pope Leo sent a warm and gracious message to the Life Teen organization. A priest-friend of the pope is on the leadership team at Life Teen. Have you ever heard of Life Teen? Its Wikipedia page states:

Life Teen holds youth-focused masses, which it says are the most important part of its program. Particular efforts are made to create a welcoming atmosphere, reverent and relevant music, and an engaging homily that speaks to the issues in teens’ lives.

I went to a Life Teen Mass once, over 25 years ago, when I was still a layman. I had been traveling on a Sunday and made it to my mother’s. She said there was a 5 p.m. Mass in town but added, “It’s a Life Teen Mass.” I said, “What does that mean?” And she said, “Well, it’s for the youth.” And so, duly warned, I went. …

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