Msgr. Pope on Rules (from Psalm 101) for Persons in Authority

"In modern bibles and in the breviary, Psalm 101 is often called the 'Avowal of a Good Ruler.' In other words, it is a kind of oath a ruler takes pledging to promote virtue in the kingdom and to refute error and sin. One can imagine King David saying this himself.

"While this psalm is surely a good plan for a ruler, it applies to us as well, for in fact we are rulers too. We are called to rule our very self. In addition, most of us attain to rule by becoming parents, priests, religious, or other types of leaders. Thus, Psalm 101 provides a good source for reflection for all of us."

In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on these rules from Psalm101 that those in authority should heed.

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