Msgr. Pope on Words of Encouragement from the Early Church

"There are some who would have the Church step back to avoid persecution or giving offense. Perhaps there are assets like buildings and land to protect. And maybe some rapprochement with the world will attract more members. Or so the thinking goes.

"But a study of earlier periods of persecution reveals a different plan for the way forward: confidence, courage, boldness, and love - even for our enemies. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on words of encouragement from St. John Chrysostom from Holy Scripture.

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