Does God Hear the Prayers of Warmongers?
Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · Marcus B. Peter, Th.D.
March 30, 20269m 57s
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Show Notes
In his Palm Sunday homily, Pope Leo condemned war and the use of religion to justify violence, and stated that Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them, saying: ‘Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: Your hands are full of blood.’” His comments deserve a careful and nuanced response; Marcus unpacks the viral moment.
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