Fr. Jerry Pokorsky hit the nail on the head. His comment happened to be about this article: The Church of 2050, an article that tells us that in the next generation, "the future of the Church in the United States may also be the 'poor Church that is for the poor' of which Pope Francis has spoken."
Fr. P's comment could have been about any of the many articles and posts urging us to follow this or that new program or process or somehow "go all in" to our local church and prove our devotion by energetically doing things and participating in its life, as defined by those who are presiding over its demise.
His comment (in a private email, with permission to quote):
What's missing in most of these pieces -- including the orthodox ones -- is the salvation of souls. We all tend to treat the Church like one, big, influential organization that has an immense market share. We want MORE market share, dammit!
Let's forget about market share and preach the Cross for the salvation of souls. Everything else will fall into place.
Amen
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