Season 5 of 'The Chosen' echoes Ezekiel and St. Augustine in delivering a stark reminder that even 'faithful' shepherds can oppose the Lord they profess to serve.
Lay Catholics often lament the quality of their pastors, but Sacred Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the Lord Jesus have also criticized the clerical establishment.
The Chosen highlights how much opposition to Jesus came from the clerical establishment of the day.
Catholic clerics receive a two-week critique in the Liturgy of the Hours every September, which they are obligated to pray daily.
even 'faithful' shepherds can oppose the Lord they profess to serve.
Author's summary: The Chosen warns priests of inner opposition.