Disrupting the Narrative of the New Left, its allies in Academia, Hollywood and the Establishment Media, and examining with honesty the goals of cultural Marxism and the dangers of reactionary and abusive political correctness.
THE NARRATIVE AND POLITICAL CORRECTNESS
“Threats to freedom of speech, writing and action, though often trivial in isolation, are cumulative in their effect and, unless checked, lead to a general disrespect for the rights of the citizen.”-George Orwell
Francis explained that even at "the height of his annihilation, (Jesus) reveals the true face of God, which is mercy," by forgiving those who crucify him, moving the heart of the centurion and promising paradise to the repentant thief.
"If the mystery of evil is unfathomable, then the reality of Love poured out through him is infinite, reaching even to the tomb and to hell," the Pope said.
Jesus, he added, "takes upon himself all our pain that he may redeem it, bringing light to darkness, life to death, love to hatred."
Pope Francis concluded his homily by noting how God's way of acting seems to be distant from our own, since "he was annihilated for our sake, while it seems difficult for us to even forget ourselves a little."
"He comes to save us; we are called to choose his way: the way of service, of giving, of forgetfulness of ourselves," he said, and encouraged attendees to pause during Holy Week to contemplate the Crucifix.
By humbling himself, Jesus invites us to walk the same path, Francis said, urging pilgrims to ask him "for the grace to understand something of the mystery of his obliteration for our sake; and then, in silence, let us contemplate the mystery of this week."
Following the proclamation of the Passion according to St. Mark, Pope Francis delivered a homily, in which he reflected on the plight of all those who endure humiliation because of their faithfulness to the Gospel, all those who face discrimination and pay a personal price for their fidelity to Christ.
"We think too of our brothers and sisters who are persecuted because they are Christians," he said, "the martyrs of our own time." The Holy Father went on to say, "They refuse to deny Jesus and they endure insult and injury with dignity. They follow Him on His way."
The reflection came at the end of his brief Palm Sunday homily, which was intensely focused on the way of humility that Christ chose to undertake for our salvation. "This is God's way, the way of humility," he said. "It is the way of Jesus; there is no other."
The Holy Father concluded with a call to all the faithful to undertake the Way of the Cross, which leads to salvation and eternal life, with new dedication and devotion during Holy Week. "Let us set about with determination along this same path," said Pope Francis, "with immense love for Him, our Lord and Savior. Love will guide us and give us strength. For where He is, we too shall be."
Here are some moments from today's Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square [courtesy of Fr. Angel Davila] pic.twitter.com/h2BRGdgLxK
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Here are some moments from today's Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square [courtesy of Fr. Angel Davila] pic.twitter.com/DFNvxYeDLX
— Zenit English (@zenitenglish) March 29, 2015
Here are some moments from today's Palm Sunday Mass and Angelus in St. Peter's Square [courtesy of Fr. Angel Davila] pic.twitter.com/h6huV5XjAs
— Zenit English (@zenitenglish) March 29, 2015
Here are some moments from today's Palm Sunday Mass, Angelus in St. Peter's Square [courtesy of Fr. Angel Davila] pic.twitter.com/aSthkZFcpn
— Zenit English (@zenitenglish) March 29, 2015
Here are some moments from today's Palm Sunday Mass and Angelus in St. Peter's Square [courtesy of Fr. Angel Davila] pic.twitter.com/WLh3wGIPOJ
— Zenit English (@zenitenglish) March 29, 2015
Here are some moments from today's Palm Sunday Mass and Angelus in St. Peter's Square [courtesy of Fr. Angel Davila] pic.twitter.com/IoW7msd7GK
— Zenit English (@zenitenglish) March 29, 2015
