Three weeks before his election, Cardinal Prevost retweeted Bishop Menjivar’s rebuke of the Trump-Bukele deportation campaign. Now he has put the same man in charge of Catholic life in coal country.
For most of my life, I have been part of the loyal opposition, in many matters. Now I find myself being sheltered, upheld and reinforced, by the Pope himself. These appointments are stellar! They are exactly what Jesus would do-- to include, to bless, to help and strengthen people on the margins. Like God the Father, the blower of dandelions of creativity all over the universe, he is showing us valuable diversity, opening up the limits of tribalism, to brotherhood. Widening the circle, and strengthening our ability to be the Body of Christ. The book "The Future is Peace" just came out. It is by an Israeli Jew and a Palestinian Muslim, who feel like brothers, and who model peace, justice, truthfulness even in tough conversations, and who want to rebuild peace with mutual respect in the Holy Land. Their brotherhood came from the excruciating loss of family members to "the other side". Read the book, and share it. Learn about conflict resolution. Help us get there. We can be better at interfaith dialogue, and recognition of 'the family of man'.
My gosh, I so love Pope Leo. All these appointments seem so brave, but so "correct" (not sure that is the word I want...) In a non-Trump world, these appointments would have been important, but not as important as they seem now. Sad reflection on our world (USA anyway) and a beautiful reflection on Pope Leo.
One year ago yesterday, April 30, 2025 the Cardinals committed a horrendous fraud in claiming to have received a dispensation they never had, against the requirements of John Paul II's law on Conclaves to limit voters to 120, perpetrating an invalid conclave.
I look forward to welcoming Bishop Menjivar to West Virginia.
For most of my life, I have been part of the loyal opposition, in many matters. Now I find myself being sheltered, upheld and reinforced, by the Pope himself. These appointments are stellar! They are exactly what Jesus would do-- to include, to bless, to help and strengthen people on the margins. Like God the Father, the blower of dandelions of creativity all over the universe, he is showing us valuable diversity, opening up the limits of tribalism, to brotherhood. Widening the circle, and strengthening our ability to be the Body of Christ. The book "The Future is Peace" just came out. It is by an Israeli Jew and a Palestinian Muslim, who feel like brothers, and who model peace, justice, truthfulness even in tough conversations, and who want to rebuild peace with mutual respect in the Holy Land. Their brotherhood came from the excruciating loss of family members to "the other side". Read the book, and share it. Learn about conflict resolution. Help us get there. We can be better at interfaith dialogue, and recognition of 'the family of man'.
We will miss him in the Archdiocese of Washington. He is much loved here.
The flock have been led astray. The true shepherd, the one who enters by the gate, will lead them home. And they shall know his voice.
My half-sister is Bishop Menjivar's executive assistant. She told me that she is going to miss him.
My gosh, I so love Pope Leo. All these appointments seem so brave, but so "correct" (not sure that is the word I want...) In a non-Trump world, these appointments would have been important, but not as important as they seem now. Sad reflection on our world (USA anyway) and a beautiful reflection on Pope Leo.
Thats how you punch a bully in the nose. When he's busy yucking it up Pope Leo struck
The “In-Your-Face” Pope ❤️🔥✝️
One year ago yesterday, April 30, 2025 the Cardinals committed a horrendous fraud in claiming to have received a dispensation they never had, against the requirements of John Paul II's law on Conclaves to limit voters to 120, perpetrating an invalid conclave.
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