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Year of Catholic Political Success Continues With Election Day

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Bypenear of AL 1:21PM December 13, 2009

Unfortunately, to the understanding of many Americans, it's just the act of getting sprinkled as a baby and being issued a "Certificate of Baptism" that makes one a Catholic. However, to be truly Catholic, and individual's heart and mind must be turned to God, in love and service to the Lord and to our neighbors.
Authentic Catholic faith is marked by reason, but also a fervent passion for Truth, Holy Scripture (The Bible) and Holy Eucharist -- and obedience to the teachings of the Magisterium. An authentic Catholic lives out his or her faith in genuine love of neighbor by works of mercy and charity as illustrated in the Bible and urged by church teachings on social justice.
A Catholic whose conscience has been fully formed through proper catechesis and continues to be informed by Holy Scripture and the guidance of the Holy Spirit finds it easier to embrace the path of the cross rather than to seek the praise of other human beings. Being Catholic is not about being popular -- it's about following Christ and "doing the right things."
Informed Catholics know that being Catholic means being willing to give and receive tough love. Too often ordinary Catholics in their quest for social justice concentrate all too much on the corporal works of mercy while neglecting the spiritual works of mercy. (This is where, I believe, many of our so-called Catholic politicians fall into error.)
As Catholics, it is our call to care for the souls of others, which means that we are called to teach the ignorant and admonish the sinner. But in some circles, it has become politically incorrect to accuse anyone of being "ignorant" or worse yet -- a sinner.
Yet we know that as human beings "All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 8:23) We should be working for those things which are eternal -- that is if, as Catholics, we truly believe that there is more to life than what simply we see here and now.
As Catholics we need to take the advice of St. Paul, to respect those in political authority, and to pray for them (see Romans Chapter 13).
If EVERY baptized and confirmed Catholic truly lived out genuine Catholic faith, we could truly transform the world to bring about Christ's Kingdom here on earth --and we could quit pointing fingers at those who are not really "Catholic."

T. Quillen of IN 8:57AM November 06, 2009

Catholics take the best from both parties.
They believe in national security and have a heart and empathy for those who are disadvantaged.

Tim from Illinois of IL 2:12AM November 06, 2009

For aura dawn the atheist and communist traitor-shoo fly,find some poo to eat.

Halcyon days of NV 7:28PM November 05, 2009

I question whether the likes of Biden Sebelius and Pelosi should even be counted as Catholic, as they only practice what is convenient. It would be more accurate if they were called part time Catholics.

Bob of PA 3:25PM November 05, 2009

Cedric "appeals to numbers," saying most Americans believe "abortion on demand" is a violation of human rights & is genocide." Genocide means making an entire race extinct. Is he saying only blacks have "abortion on demand?" Why is the word "demand" used? When women hire a doctor, it's a business contract for a medical procedure. PRESERVING CHURCH INCOME is the motive of Prolife preachers. They want to force women to produce ongoing generations of tithers. The handwriting on the wall is that Roe v Wade stopped our government from enforcing church law that bans abortion. That was in 1973. Nobody is going back to the bad old days. As a male, Cedric will never face risks of conception. Let him develop a sense of respect for the role of women. He wants to practice medicine without a license on strange women, to dominate them. Billions of women have "died in childbirth since humanity evolved. It is an extremely dangerous condition. Thanks to Linda for very nice comment.

aura dawn veirs of CA 1:24AM November 05, 2009

I wouldn't worry about Rome's influence too much with the majority of these elected officials. So many of them vote and legislate in ways quite contrary to the clear moral teaching of the Church. They are Catholic in name or by family association only, so don't get too worried, all of you who are radical separationists.
The Kennedy clan, Nancy Pelosi, Kathleen Sebelius, and countless others (I'm looking at you, Gov. Kulongoski of Oregon) are embarrassments to people of the faith. It's a real shame that people who consistently vote contrary to the Catholic faith continue to claim the title. It's a scandal that will redound to their own sadness.

Ken of OR 5:25PM November 04, 2009

The Founding Fathers were quite correct and knew from the history of Europe that you can't have both religious freedom and religion in government. You can be a good American and adhere to the teachings of the Supreme Court, or you can be a good Catholic and put loyalty to Rome over loyalty to the Constitution and the First Amendment, but you can't be both. Admittedly there is no guidance in the Constitution on abortion, but decisions based on the religious dogma of specific churches are totally contrary to the spirit of religious freedom.

Linda Re of LA 3:32PM November 04, 2009

When will the day come when we talk about ideas and the merits of proposals without:
1) Using Religious Labels?
2) Using Race Labels?
3) Using Gender Labels?
4) Using Sexual Preference Labels?
5) Using Party Labels?
The world should not be viewed from polarized lenses. I refuse to support any politician or send money to any appeal that uses polarizing, partisan scare tactics. I will vote for anyone of any identity - particularly if their color/race/sex/proclivities/etc. are never mentioned. Murder is against the law and against religious beliefs. Does that mean that religion has been codified? No. The sooner we move to real dialogue and get away from sniping, mud-slinging and labelling, the better.

Leslie of WA 2:17PM November 04, 2009

When the first English settlers at Jamestown had given up hope and were planning to return to England, they first asked for help from England. According to Paul Harvey England sent several Catholic Polish workers who saved the colony from collapse and perhaps saved the new nation from dying out.
The army of George Washington that fought against the English was made up mainly of Catholic generals, Catholic Frenchmen and Catholic Haitians who won freedom for the new country.
One of the black slaves who was most likely from Kenya was a Catholic and led the first open revolt against the english seeking freedom for the black slaves. When pursued the blacks fled to spanish Catholic Florida were they were given their freedom.
The first missionaries to the Americas were Catholic French priests who are honored with a shrine at Niagra Falls.
The Alamo was a Catholic mission. And some of the defendors of the Alamo are buried in the Catholic Cathedral in San Antonio.
So it is no surprise that Catholics are coming to the rescue of this great nation of ours now.
Frank of California.

frank of CA 1:59PM November 04, 2009