Msgr. Pope on Sins of Priests and of God's People as Stated in the Book of the Prophet Malachi

". . . Last week in the Office of Readings we read from the Book of the Prophet Malachi, where there is set forth a kind of riv (a Hebrew word for a lawsuit, indictment, or controversy) by God. The Lord presents a legal case of sorts, which convicts ancient priests of numerous deficiencies and calls for their repentance. The case shows a body of evidence that is just as true today as it was then. God has plenty to say, and we have much to hear, much to repent."

"In yesterday's post, we considered the sins of the priests (and they were numerous enough). Today we examine the sins of the people that the Lord sets forth in the Book of Malachi. Here, too, please understand that not everyone is guilty of all of these things. However, they are common human sins and sinful attitudes. So consider this inspired list (for it is from the Lord) and pray for conversion and repentance, for the picture here is all too familiar."

In a recent commentary based on the Book of Malachi, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on the sins of priests and other people, including an attitude of ingratitude and weariness in well-doing.

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Community in Mission: Sins of Priests as Described in the Book of the Prophet Malachi (17 OCT 22)

Community in Mission: The Sins of God's People As Stated in the Prophet Malachi (18 OCT 22)