Presented by Fr. Mark Miller, C.PP.S.
Pope Francis makes it clear: In our participation in public life, we are called to be multi-issue voters, not single-issue voters, with the ultimate aim of supporting the common good. This workshop will provide you with resources to educate yourself as a faithful voter on the issues and concerns that are “equally sacred.”
These are three handouts you will need for the presentation.
The video walks us through the most pressing issues of the upcoming election, looking at them through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. The workshop focuses on issues, not political parties or candidates.
Catholic Social Teaching arises out of the long and rich tradition that includes the written teachings of the Church and the witness of Christians and people of good will, committed to proclaiming the love of the Gospel and the justice of God’s kingdom.
Catholic Social Teaching is not a theory or an intellectual exercise, but rather how people of faith are called to live the Gospel in a broken and suffering world.
This election season, justice-seekers are coming together to consider the many issues that serve the common good, so all of us have what we need to thrive and help us move closer to a multiracial, multi- faith, inclusive democracy.
As we gather on the vigil of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, with whom we associate prayers and a lifestyle promoting peace. We gather at a time when there are many parts of our world, and maybe even our own neighborhoods, are not places of peace.
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
If we are alive, we will experience hurt, pain, and suffering. Hurt is a very powerful piece of the puzzle of our lives, and if given the chance, it can rule our lives. So, it is crucial to figure out how to deal with hurt effectively so we avoid being controlled by it.