Pages tagged "Faithful Citizenship"
The light of faith in public life
Catholics must play an important part in the renewal of public life. And they should do so as Catholics, not just as citizens who happen ...
Continue reading…The rosary and the renewal of politics
Exactly one 100 years ago, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children outside of Fatima, Portugal, sharing with them som...
Continue reading…Activism in Christ
The first tumultuous weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency have seen marches, rallies and demonstrations across the country, held in opposit...
Continue reading…Catholics, it’s time to come to the Capitol
This year, the bishops of Minnesota are hosting an exciting event in St. Paul March 9 called Catholics at the Capitol. With critical issu...
Continue reading…The Catholic Spirit: U.S. Catholics urged to weigh issues carefully as they enter voting booth
(October 31, 2016 – Catholic Spirit) In the weeks leading up the hotly contested Nov. 8 election, many Catholic bishops have written colu...
Continue reading…CNA/EWTN: Election year got you down? Don’t despair, Minnesota bishop urges
(October 31, 2016 – Catholic News Agency/EWTN News) When Bishop Andrew Cozzens was recently filling up his gas tank, a stranger approach...
Continue reading…Election 2016: Prayer, hope in Christ can be our guide at the polls
One evening a couple of weeks ago, I was filling up my car at a gas station and a man whom I did not know came up to me and said, “Father...
Continue reading…Make voting ‘down ballot’ a top priority
Over the past several months, many faithful Catholics have expressed deep dissatisfaction with this year’s presidential election, and und...
Continue reading…Casting a Principled, Informed Vote this November
Faithful Citizenship means prayerful, active, and responsible participation in the political process. That includes knowledgeably exerci...
Continue reading…The Catholic Spirit: Hahn, Richert emphasize importance of engaging in local politics
(September 30, 2016 – The Catholic Spirit – Matthew Davis) Presidential election mania often overshadows the multitude of critical races ...
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