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Dear family,
Empathy is a beautiful gift from God, one that allows us to connect with others on a deep, emotional level.
It moves us to share in their joys and sorrows, offering a window into their hearts.
As Christians, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves.
However, like all emotions, empathy can be misused.
It can be twisted and manipulated, especially in a society where emotions often reign over reason and truth.
In today's America, empathy is being hijacked for political agendas by those who claim that their positions are the only ones rooted in kindness and compassion.
We hear it constantly.... if we truly care, we must support abortion rights, embrace the redefinition of gender, and stand behind other causes that conflict with our deeply held Christian morals.
This distorted empathy insists that to love others means we must affirm all their choices, regardless of whether they align with God’s teachings.
It tells us that if we don't, we are unkind, uncaring, or even hateful.
But as Catholics, we know better.
We know that true love doesn’t mean affirming what is wrong or sinful.
Empathy alone is not love.
By definition, empathy means feeling with another person, but it is not the same as condoning or celebrating choices that lead people away from God’s will.
This confusion has led many into moral ambiguity, leaving them willing to cast aside their faith and principles in the name of what they believe is kindness.
But this is a false compassion.
True Christian love seeks the good of the other, even when that requires standing firm in difficult truths.
Jesus dined with sinners, healed the broken, and showed mercy to the downtrodden.
But He never affirmed sin or compromised His message of repentance and conversion.
He loved them enough to lead them to the truth, not leave them in error.
As Catholics, we are called to do the same.
We are called to love one another deeply, but never at the expense of God's truth.
Our empathy must lead us to compassion, but it should never force us to affirm what God has declared sinful.
The call to "speak the truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15) is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and we must meet it with courage, grace, and an unshakable faith in God's Word.
In a world that is increasingly confused about right and wrong, let us hold fast to our moral compass, grounded in the teachings of Christ and His Church.
May our empathy inspire us to love, serve, and care for others, but always with the firm foundation of truth.
As Catholics, let us stand strong in faith and love, knowing that true compassion never requires us to affirm sin, but rather to lead others closer to the One who is Truth itself.
Can I get an AMEN?
As always, our entire family is here to give you hope & encouragement! We truly love you and pray for you daily! Never hesitate to send a prayer request!
Sending our love and prayers to our remnant family...Wendy, Walt and the entire Cukierski family
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(PS: Catholic Spiritual Guidance Lessons for you, featuring writings from Rev. Fr. Kilian McGowan
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