30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

    I mentioned the election in my homily this week.  Maybe we are searching for answers as our time for voting approaches.  The Bishops wrote a document called, “Faithful Citizenship” several years ago.  The document has been revised for this election year.  If you Google Faithful Citizenship you can find a copy of this pamphlet. 

    Most of us want to vote our conscience and that means we want to take our faith into account.  To decide in faith, means to have an informed conscience.  This takes work.  It is not just about feelings but is also about adhering to moral principles. The document mentioned above lists some of the big ethical issues of this election.

    Our church does not normally tell us who to vote for.  The church just wants us to vote responsibly.  Our church is not affiliated with a political part.  We minister to all parties. 

    Let us all pray that this election season will not lead to more division in our country, but in some sense of unity as we move forward. Division and polarization are never the Christian ideal.

    May Our Lady and all the Angels and Saints watch over you.

    Fr. Mark