The Cleansing of the Temple
Bishop Samuel Aquila of Fargo, North Dakota gave an interview to Catholic World Report, much of which was devoted to his staunch pro-life advocacy over the years. Noteworthy were his refreshingly strong words when it came to Catholic politicians who are pro-abortion. What should be done? Bishop Aquila says,
Their particular bishops can use the process of correction that is given to us in sacred Scripture, especially in Matthew’s Gospel. Our Lord tells us to speak to the person, and then take two or three others with us if he does not change.
If he still does not change, the Church can speak to him, which is done through the bishop. [The bishop] exercises the authority of Christ. Christ then says that if that person is still obstinate and will not change, treat them as a tax collector or Gentile. Expel him.
We do this out of love for the person, seeking his conversion. He needs to understand that the salvation of his soul is in jeopardy because of the positions he is taking.
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