August 22, 2013 – Jeremiah 37

We see that Jeremiah was known to consult the kings, they asked him to speak to God, but under all that, they really wanted to punish him.  They use a false charge in order to arrest and beat him, and even then, still seek his advice.  But even after seeking his advice, they never actually follow through with it.  Are we really so different?  There are many Catholics out there that go to Mass, they may even go to a priest for advice, they may be told what the Church teaches about a certain moral issue, but in the end, will continue to do what they feel is best.  It is exactly the same.  The Catholic Church is the prophet to the world and many times is arrested and beaten for saying what God’s message is.  And the leaders of the world appear to seek out the council of the Church.  President Obama has spoken to the Pope and has had meetings with Cardinal Dolan.  You wonder if he was open at all to anything that was being said or if it was for the photo op only.  That appears to be what he kings do to the prophets in Israel.  They call on them, they listen, and then ignore the message.  Why call on them in the first place?