Those priests misunderstand what the Church teaches. The Church teaches compassion for those in need, but accepts countries being able to control their borders. Catholics of good will can disagree on the best methods for dealing with immigration. It is not a fundamental moral issue, like abortion or active homosexuality.
“It is not a fundamental moral issue, like abortion or active homosexuality.”
Very good point, Suzi. Those are fundamental moral issues that we must bring to light in order to change the tide.
But here at the border, where we have the Catholic church accepting money from the government to house illegals and shaming us for not contributing to their board and keep, the transgression of being part of an immoral transfer of wealth, the commandments not to steal or covet thy neighbors goods, is to me prime.
I really believe we are helping those from the south from not sinning, just as we prevent young women from not destroying their babies or stopping men from grooming boys for their toys.
I am reading the gospel of Mark right now, and in the beginning of Jesus’s ministry he is casting out demons and unclean spirits.
I am trying to grasp the connection between what is expected of us as Christians as to the recognition of evil and how this aids the health of our beloved country.
I am still do not have a clear sight. I do appreciate your good insight and the dialogue you have prompted with me, Suzi.
May God bless you during this Advent season and may you and yours have a Blessed Christmas.