Msgr. Pope on the Danger of Indifference

"The Gospel for Tuesday of the 31st Week features the Lucan version of the parable about a man who gave a banquet. (In the Matthew version, Jesus refers to him as a king and I will refer to him that way in this post.) When all was ready, the servants were sent out to fetch the invited guests, many of whom made excuses. . .

"None of the excuses is wrong or evil in itself. The guests weren't excusing themselves to be able to consort with a prostitute, oppress the poor, or wage war. Each goes off to do something good. However, as the saying goes, 'The good is the enemy of the best.' Oddly, the invited guests reject the rare opportunity to attend a banquet in favor of some good but lesser activity."

In a recent commentary Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on the issue of indifference and misplaced priorities, especially in the modern age, and on the danger this presents to our souls.

To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:

Community in Mission: The Road to Hell Is Paved with Indifference (7 NOV 23)