tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44918019052750220.post5132308552779150309..comments2024-01-16T19:31:28.762-05:00Comments on Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit: The Big Pope Francis InterviewJoseph Frommhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16759274486679530625noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44918019052750220.post-53673793720052061592013-09-27T12:00:18.497-04:002013-09-27T12:00:18.497-04:00I've never heard of an interview that met with...I've never heard of an interview that met with more worldwide acclaim than this interview with Pope Francis. And rightly so.<br /><br />Still, it is worth recognizing that it is a work of Man, and only a dim and distorted reflection of God. For example, the interview includes a discussion of "discernment" -- a discussion that describes various techniques and perspectives on discernment. Yet, a strong argument could be made that if God were to discuss what we call "discernment" the emphasis would be much different. I have no doubt that the Pope is drawing on his personal experience and extensive readings on discernment -- but such analysis is quite limited in describing God's considerations. Fundamentally, this comes down to a problem of internal humility. A problem not easily solved.<br /><br />One response to a lack of humility might be a withholding of "God's voice" to allow mistakes and poor judgement to cause situations which build humility. This is a long, slow, and painful process. Obviously, this would be a problem in a relationship between God and a Pope. <br /><br />In spite of all that, from a pragmatic perspective this interview is all that we could desire. Yes, it is a work of Man and flawed. But, especially considering the recent dark times for the Church, this interview represents a very positive direction for the Church.TonyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10383259752181717440noreply@blogger.com