It is important to keep a sense of perspective and avoid mistaking frustrating, confusing leadership for conniving or malicious leadership. There is a lot to be thankful for:
Since being elevated to the Chair of St. Peter, Francis hasn’t flagged in his commitment to the faith. He has urged pro-lifers to ‘stay focused’ on preserving the right to life, championed the rights of the poor, rebuked gay lobbies who promote same -sex relations, urged fellow bishops to fight gay adoption, affirmed traditional marriage, closed the door on women priests, hailed Humanae Vitae, praised the Council of Trent and the hermeneutic of continuity, in connection with Vatican II, denounced the dictatorship of relativism. . . . highlighted the gravity of sin and the need for confession, warned against Satan and eternal damnation, condemned worldliness and ‘adolescent progressivism,’ defended the Sacred Deposit of Faith, and urged Christians to carry their crosses even to the point of martyrdom.
(source: Taking Aim at Francis)
And no amount of posturing, whether of the “do you know who I am?” or the “humble brag” sort, should distract us from the one posture of heart, soul, mind, and strength that we all owe to the daily miracle of Christ’s presence and action in every scene of life, and particularly in one:
