‘The priest’s job is to find the right balance that welcomes people to God’s grace without supporting the confusion that people who reject God’s word try to generate.’
Whether it is the priest, the preacher, or the lay member, we all have to find the right balance. In my opinion, this is in your face by this pope. Doesn’t he understand, especially in America, there is effort by most Christians to be fair? We avoid some things because God says to follow Him first. By allowing ourselves into some situations, OUR own faith can be weakened. I do not consume alchohol and so therefore do not frequent the bar. That does not mean I think less of those that do. We know the homosexual needs the Lord too, and we can meet those who are seeking the Lord earnestly. The homosexual lobby will not stop, however much we give, and this pope should draw a hard line.
Very well stated. Congratulations!