With President Trump’s latest executive order cracking down on illegal immigration, many Christians are asking: What would Jesus do? Where do we draw the line between compassion and protecting our nation and families?Today, I sit down with Fr. Ambrose Criste, a Norbertine priest and theologian, to break down the Catholic perspective on this heated issue. We explore the U.S. Bishops’ response, Pope Francis’ stance, and J.D. Vance’s strong critique of the Bishops.This is a conversation you don’t want to miss—because the answer isn’t as black and white as some would have you believe. Let’s talk about it.The Great Fast: https://theabbotscircle.com/the-great-fast-joinThe Abbot's Circle: https://theabbotscircle.com/Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LilaRose865 A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!-Crowd Health: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ The new alternative to health insurance - sign up and use the code "LILA" for a special deal of $99 for your first 3 months!00:00 - intro02:39 - Fr Ambrose’s Intellectual Background04:34 - What is the Christian view of deportation?06:48 - The problem with the word ‘deportation’11:16 - Covenant Eyes12:20 - Another factor to consider:15:06 - Most people in this country…23:20 - CrowdHealth24:19 - USCCB Statement26:03 - Not the church’s concern28:30 - We’re playing clean up30:42 - Incentivizing illegal immigration32:26 - EveryLife33:30 - JD Vance’s statements37:19 - The church has to be a safe place38:52 - Pope Francis41:25 - Obedience to Pope:43:47 - Ordo Amoris44:45 - Good Samaritan51:34 - Trump deporting less than Biden53:54 - Ed Feser on Immigration58:22 - Lent

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