2 December • My Mom’s Honest Opinion on Faith and Activism ("It Won't Work")
Can speaking the truth actually change the world? Today, Fr. Scott is joined by a special guest—his mother, Mrs. Arlene Steinkerchner—to discuss the Prophet Isaiah, the "Peaceable Kingdom," and a modern-day example of fighting for justice.
In this "Word of Hope" for the first week of Advent, we explore Isaiah 11 and the promise of a day when the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb. But how do we get there? Fr. Scott connects this ancient scripture to the actions of Fr. Gary Graff, a priest who walked 50 days from Chicago to the Statue of Liberty to highlight the broken immigration system.
Watch for Mrs. Steinkerchner’s candid and honest reaction when asked if she thinks these actions will make a difference. Her answer challenges us all to move from "nice words" to real action.
🔗 Learn more about Fr. Gary Graff’s Journey: https://www.stepupspeakout.org/
Timeline / Chapters
00:00 - Intro: Fr. Scott and Mrs. Steinkerchner
00:20 - Reading from the Prophet Isaiah (The Peaceable Kingdom)
00:35 - How Justice is Brought About
01:16 - The Power of Speaking Truth
01:50 - Fr. Gary Graff’s Walk for Immigrants
02:27 - Mom’s Honest Opinion ("It won't make a difference")
03:10 - The Challenge: Listen to Truth & Take Action
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