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Peg Kugler Amorosa's avatar

Inspiring. The Pope we all needed now.

Nancy Stone's avatar

I follow a Franciscan priest on YouTube, Fr Casey Cole. He talked about the evil that is going on in our country. Because we have to forgive even Trump, Bannon and the others. Between what he said and Pope Leo saying we should fast from hurtful words I know what I will be working on during Lent.

Nancy Stone's avatar

I follow a Franciscan priest on YouTube, Fr Casey Cole. He talked about the evil that is going on in our country. He said we have to forgive even Trump, Bannon and the others. Between what he said and Pope Leo saying we should fast from hurtful words I know what I will be working on during Lent.

Abigail's avatar

Me too! I really have work to do. I have a habit of making snarky comments around maga family members. 🙏 for me to learn to speak with love. I need it.

Nancy Stone's avatar

It’s hard not to make negative comments when we see who is the White House.

Abigail's avatar

It is really hard around family.

Ron Michael's avatar

It is not that we must refrain from an honest critique of evil, harmful actions of local or federal government, which manifests clearly as anti-gospel, but, when we do this, we must do it with prudent consideration of its effect and we must learn to speak not in rage and hate but with a peaceful heart, and with respect and love even for the persons we criticize. This is not an easy spiritual project for life but a good initiation into the call to conversion of Lent. Blessed be our God for sending us Pope Leo.

Abigail's avatar

There is so much evil that is being done today. I have family members that support this administration, and it hurts me deeply. I know that I will be working on my words during Lent. Pope Leo inspires more each day. Thanks for all your work and strong faith. This substack has been a true blessing in my life. 🙏