I've never met anyone who has changed his mind or deepened his faith because he has been confronted with such angry condemnations. — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
As Pope Francis says in Amoris laetitia, pastors must "make room for the consciences of the faithful, who very often respond as best they can to the Gospel amid their limitations, and are capable of carrying out their own discernment… — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
We are called to serve the common good by engaging with political and other institutions, even in our pluralistic society. We bring to that… — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
Though the archbishop may rightly argue that they are objectively wrong in their positions, I don't understand how he can presume to know the… — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
Best thing about Al Smith dinner: Cardinal Dolan got the candidates together for a brief prayer before going out on the stage. — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
I have reflected a great deal on that event, and continue to do so. I cannot give you a complete answer in a few… — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
Pope Francis has taught us by his example how we can witness with our lives and actions to our faith and moral principles, but… — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
[Pope Francis] has done this not through angry speeches, but through the powerful symbols and examples of embracing a badly deformed man, welcoming refugees… — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
We have perhaps all said things in unguarded moments that we would not want printed in newspapers. — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
I live near Amish communities in northern Indiana and I have the greatest respect for such faithful people. They attempt to live their faith… — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
I've never met anyone who has changed his mind or deepened his faith because he has been confronted with such angry condemnations. — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
As Pope Francis says in Amoris laetitia, pastors must "make room for the consciences of the faithful, who very often respond as best they… — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
I've seen many dig in their heels and becoming disenchanted with the church because of these kinds of denunciations from coreligionists. We have to… — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
Worst thing about Al Smith dinner : it was another reminder of how far we are from the amity between opposing sides that is… — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
![“Though the archbishop may rightly argue that they are objectively wrong in their positions, I don't understand how he can presume to know the consciences of Vice President [Joe] Biden and Senator [Tim] Kaine sufficiently to question the genuineness of their faith and condemn them personally.” quote by John I. Jenkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44b/john-i-jenkins-29667_arguing_though-the-archbishop-may-rightly-argue_652070.jpg)
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