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Donald J Frickel's avatar

Barron is part of the problem, not part of the solution. He provides window dressing for Trump and the far-right espousing ideology not the teachings of Jesus. He is a disgrace.

Kathleen Banfield's avatar

I may be wrong, but I can't recall Archbishop Fulton Sheen associated with any political party. He stood for God and God alone.

Sky Blue's avatar

Pope Leo XIV, from America, couldn't have come at a better time than now!

Anne Hill's avatar

I had to smile when I heard the word "empathy" in the sermon. The entire ceremony was amazing and the sermon was marvelous.

I am especially blessed to have been a small part of this path since 2007, when I started working for the Curia in Peoria. It's been a long haul, however today made the last few months especially, a truly joy-filled time. Blessed Archbishop Sheen, pray for us.

Marcia Jensen's avatar

We are living (and dying from) the results of unregulated capitalism right now. Our freedoms under "capitalism" are being taken away. Our abilities to sustain dignified life is being eroded. We seem to be unable to effect change. What exactly is it that makes communism worse? If it be the often mentioned aversion to and destruction of religion, we seem also to be accomplishing that on our own by practicing a Christianity that is convenient rather than christian.

Mariel Schooff's avatar

Christisnity is all abiut communities wotking together for all

Nancy Stone's avatar

Barton is definitely following Trump saying communism is a growing threat in our country. It is not. Democratic soy is and that’s entirely different.

Theresa Westergard's avatar

The right calls it socialism. I call it democracy the way it’s supposed to be

Nancy Stone's avatar

Social democracy

Mary E's avatar

Excellent post, Chris. Thank you.

Linda Roberta Hibbs's avatar

I’m glad for the beautician of bishop sheen. I will pray for Pope Leo and this nation.