I believe that Donald Trump has been pre-destined to lead a spiritual revival in America. This is my prayer for him on a daily basis: that God will give him wisdom, protection and strength in measure equal to his responsibility.
Hopefully not from his abortion loving “Catholic’ wife.
I think the Catholic influence was heightened by this:
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3510453/posts
“Kellyanne Conway reportedly took Donald Trump to meet Father George Rutler, the Anglican convert priest and pastor of the Church of St. Michael in Mahattan, who blessed the future president just days before his election.”
I attended several Masses held by Fr Rutler when I worked in NYC. He’s no slouch. Very devout. If he blessed Trump - who was an alley cat back in the day - there was likely some conversion along the way.
I guess Melania is RC, so there’s that Catholic connection. I don’t think he has core theological beliefs in his heart, but is respectful of religion broadly. He was raised Presbyterian. Then I guess as an adult he was Episcopal (”J.V. Catholic”, as my friend called himself). He was close with Billy Graham who supposedly influenced him. Ivanka converted to Judaism. He has a religious mindset, but not like Reagan who was anchored in Christianity.
I read somewhere that Trump’s family went to Norman Vincent Peele’s church.
A very good place to learn kindness for all.
Trump was catechized in his youth under a church body with liturgical practices. That may at least give the appearance of Roman Catholic practices, but the breadth and depth of understanding and expression on this side of eternity also gives the appearance of many when there is only One.
Great article, thank you for posting this. I would encourage people to read the entire article at the website and not just the excerpt.
We need a different Pope.
I’m afraid the church has become an entity with more political factions within that ever before. “Liberals” have always been here, but the Pope has brought them out of the closet. The church I attend could be referred to as conservative. I know the priests are troubled with certain things even though they can’t openly say it.
While I lived in DC, the “church” I attended almost seems like a different place. We had a monthly Q and A with the Priests there, kind of a dinner-social thing. One night I asked how could people like Pelosi continue to support pro-abortion measures without anyone saying anything, and I thought the Priest was going to jump across the table at me. He really did not answer either.
I could only imagine how confused some who were new to these churches would feel, or how misguided they would be if they joined now without an understanding of biblical and christian principals.
Fortunately I moved back to Florida that same year.
I think Trump was always a religious man, but his brush with death this summer was a spiritual awakening. Many of us, and I’m sure Trump himself, see his escaping almost certain death was an act of Divine Providence. I sense Trump has changed and become more spiritual as a result and now views his presidency as a time for spiritual and patriotic awaking in America. I look forward to this Fourth of July when fireworks will again adorn Mt Rushmore and Trump will again be there.
Jesus = 1st Catholic