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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.

00:00 Politicians Dismiss Thoughts and Prayers
00:50 Catholic Perspective on Tragedy and Gun Violence
02:25 Empathy vs. Sympathy: Why Prayer Matters
04:17 Guns, Politics, and the Wrong Solutions
09:28 How Prayer Strengthens and Protects the Soul
13:58 The Role of Evil and the Devil in Tragedy
17:56 Identity Crisis and School Shooters: Cultural Breakdown
26:34 What the Catholic Church Can Do to Respond

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