The Gospel from Matthew (22:15-22) reminds us of our call as Christians. The Pharisees wish to entrap Jesus along with the followers of Herod by asking Jesus if it is lawful to pay a tax with a pagan image of Cesar in which the Romans worshipped their emperor as a god/deity.
Jesus’s response reminds us that we should abide by the laws of the world and render unto Cesar’s what is Cesar’s while giving to God what is owed to God. It is easy for us to place labels and chastise individuals in our family and among our friends for how they cast their vote.
For those that are Christian, we must be mindful that we respect those duly appointed leaders and the laws of this nation by fulfilling our Christian call of discipleship. Of course, this does not mean we are not to petition and address our grievances for unjust laws that go against our faith.
A good guide to follow is how we live out the primary call of God’s commandment in loving God with our whole heart, mind, soul & strength. With the second commandment, Jesus reminds us to love our neighbor as ourself – (even if they voted for the other political opponent).
At the end of the day, letting trivial matters like politics divide us as Christians is not befitting of our baptismal call as new creations being wonderfully made in the light of Jesus. Many politicians of today’s time like to take sides and disparage the character of another. In doing so, they are not living up to the Christian Call of solidarity, charity, compassion, or loving others. We should take the high road for that is our call as Jesus’s disciples.
Blessed Miguel Pro, a martyr for the faith was executed in 1927 during the Cristeros War in Mexico. The Mexican government was opposed to the Catholic clerical influence. The chant of the Cristeros movement was ¡Viva Cristo Rey! or Long Live Christ the King!
If we as chosen disciples of Jesus truly want to honor Christ, our glorious king, we should practice loving our neighbor as ourselves regardless of who they voted for. There will be winners and losers after this election season is over. We must be mindful, that when we love God with our whole heart, mind, soul, and strength then it does not matter what is given to Cesar or the ruling class of the day. Our life is geared toward heavenly matters of citizenship. As Jesus reminds us, heaven and earth will pass away, but his words will not pass away (Mt. 24:35).
This earthly life is not our end goal. Being transformed and made perfect by God’s love is our goal. Jesus was crucified for the weight of the sin of all mankind is the only choice we should be concerned about. Getting caught up in the vitriol and mudslinging of which political party is in charge does not keep us on the path that Jesus wants for us as his chosen disciples.
Despite what outcome occurs at the ballot box, let love for God and love for our brother be our guide. When Christ our King is leading us, it does not matter who our neighbor voted for because God’s love is what should guide us.
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I think the ship has sailed as they say. The name of Jesus Christ has been so besmirched by people claiming his name but using words and deeds that are so contrary to his teachings. The “church” was damaged in 2016 and 2020 and will likely be more so this year with the unholy alliance of church and state.
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Authentic discipleship requires courage & strength from the Holy Spirit. When Jesus told his disciples to take up their cross & follow him, such a path was not easy with the martyrdom & gift of self for the other. The “ship” & Barque of Peter & of the apostolic mission is not gone or lost. “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control” (2: Tim. 1:7 – NABRE). Jesus will never abandon us who follow Him if we seek to do the will of the Father…”behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age (Mt. 28:20 – NABRE).
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