A MESSAGE FROM FATHER FRANK PAVONE
Tomorrow is "Judgment Day" in America
Tomorrow is "Judgment Day" in America. God does not normally judge nations by sending down fire and brimstone. Rather, He judges them by allowing them to live with the consequences of their own choices. As our bishops have written, "We get the public officials we deserve. Their virtue -- or lack thereof -- is a judgment not only on them, but on us. Because of this, we urge our fellow citizens to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically, and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest" (Living the Gospel of Life, 34).
You may have worked very hard to prepare for this year's elections, and I thank you for that. But today and tomorrow are the days we have to work the hardest! I encourage you to make a fervent, prayerful, energetic final push, and get as many people as possible to vote for those who will advance the culture of life.
On this eve of Election Day, I remind you of a theme I have preached constantly throughout this season: If a candidate who supported terrorism asked for your vote, would you say, "I disagree with you on terrorism, but where do you stand on other issues?" No. If a terrorism sympathizer presented him/herself for your vote, you would immediately know that such a position disqualifies the candidate for public office -- no matter how good he or she may be on other issues. The horror of terrorism dwarfs whatever good might be found in the candidate's plan for housing, education, or health care. Regarding those plans, you wouldn't even ask.
My friends, both common sense and Church teaching tell us that abortion is just as bad as terrorism. Nothing takes more lives, and nothing more completely destroys the moral fabric of America. In fact, Mother Teresa is the one who told us all that "the greatest destroyer of peace is abortion."
Tomorrow, let's vote in such a way that will advance the culture of life!
God bless you!
Fr. Frank Pavone
~ Posted by Jean M. Heimann
Tomorrow is "Judgment Day" in America
Tomorrow is "Judgment Day" in America. God does not normally judge nations by sending down fire and brimstone. Rather, He judges them by allowing them to live with the consequences of their own choices. As our bishops have written, "We get the public officials we deserve. Their virtue -- or lack thereof -- is a judgment not only on them, but on us. Because of this, we urge our fellow citizens to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically, and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest" (Living the Gospel of Life, 34).
You may have worked very hard to prepare for this year's elections, and I thank you for that. But today and tomorrow are the days we have to work the hardest! I encourage you to make a fervent, prayerful, energetic final push, and get as many people as possible to vote for those who will advance the culture of life.
On this eve of Election Day, I remind you of a theme I have preached constantly throughout this season: If a candidate who supported terrorism asked for your vote, would you say, "I disagree with you on terrorism, but where do you stand on other issues?" No. If a terrorism sympathizer presented him/herself for your vote, you would immediately know that such a position disqualifies the candidate for public office -- no matter how good he or she may be on other issues. The horror of terrorism dwarfs whatever good might be found in the candidate's plan for housing, education, or health care. Regarding those plans, you wouldn't even ask.
My friends, both common sense and Church teaching tell us that abortion is just as bad as terrorism. Nothing takes more lives, and nothing more completely destroys the moral fabric of America. In fact, Mother Teresa is the one who told us all that "the greatest destroyer of peace is abortion."
Tomorrow, let's vote in such a way that will advance the culture of life!
God bless you!
Fr. Frank Pavone
~ Posted by Jean M. Heimann
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