"People of prayer are witnessing to the religious dimension of humanity.
Even in the face of an angry crowd, the gentle tenderness of holy
humanity is a sign that helps everyone return to their senses. The one
thing all the politicians, experts and mobs have in common is that they
do not understand the religious dimension of humanity. That is why
saints are so important. The witness of someone praying the rosary even
as rancor is begin incited reminds everyone of their own humanity. We
are not beings whose meaning is ever exhausted by the latest political
cause or social agenda, no matter how noble. We are spiritual creatures
who need to be reminded of the deeper truths in which we live, and move
and have our being. Saints signify what the nihilistic conventions of
the moment obscure."
In a recent commentary, Dr. Anthony Lilles (assistant professor of theology at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary,
Denver, CO) reflected on the role of holy, prayerful people durng these challenging times.
To access the complete post by Dr. Lilles, please visit:
Beginning to Pray: The Saints in the Public Square (June 2020)
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