[Catholic Caucus] The Sacred Page: Religion and Politics: Readings for the 29th Week of Ordinary Time

By Dr. John BergsmaReligion and politics are a volatile mix, such that the old dictum was, these were the two topics one should not raise in polite conversation. The readings for this Sunday are concerned, in part, with the interaction of religion and politics, in the rule of God vs. the rule of men. The Scriptures affirm that despite appearances to the contrary, ultimate control of human history is in the hands of God. Human rulers have their place, but even they are ultimately instruments by which God guides human affairs. In the midst of the chaos that is human...