They\u2019re busy in Ireland<\/a>, sticking to the Tradition and, as a result enjoying success.<\/p>\nPeople still want Jesus.\u00a0 He is what the Church exists to give.\u00a0 The Church does other stuff too.\u00a0 But if Jesus is not at the center, you\u2019re missing the point.\u00a0 Even if we\u2019re talking about [abortion\/contraception\/feeding the hungry\/religious liberty\/abolishing the death penalty\/the Traditional Latin Mass\/universal health care\/marriage and the family\/insert Most Important Thing in the World to You here].\u00a0 If it\u2019s more important than the encounter with Jesus, it is an idol.\u00a0 And if you didn\u2019t understand that when Francis said it, the odds are pretty good you\u2019re an idolator and need to rethink.<\/p>\n
Relax.\u00a0 We\u2019re all idolators now and then and I\u2019m no great shakes in that department either.\u00a0 Just as long as you do the rethink when you slide into it, repent, and get back on track.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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