NOTE: This is the best commentary I've seen or heard on this subject. I've nothing to add, except to say I'm a huge fan of Father Leo!
Please take the time to watch the video and consider what Father Leo has to say.
Thank you for your consideration.
Barbara Hartwell
August 31, 2025
THE FATHER LEO SHOW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vLaTUxKozE
Fr. Leo responds to the tragic Minnesota Catholic school shooting by offering a Catholic perspective on prayer, culture, and violence. He critiques political leaders, such as Mayor Fry, who dismiss thoughts and prayers, arguing instead that prayer is powerful, empathetic, and transformative. He stresses that the deeper issue behind shootings is not guns themselves, but a broken culture fueled by disregard for human life, identity crises, and confusion about truth. He calls the Catholic Church to take practical steps such as preaching more clearly about evil, addressing mental health, ensuring protection in schools and churches, and fostering true human formation. The episode concludes with prayer, emphasizing hope, courage, and reliance on God in the face of tragedy.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
