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Please Vote – It’s Morally Obligatory to Do So

post comment Posted by – October 31st, 2024

VoteI haven’t posted for a while because of being very busy and also just overwhelmed about the rhetoric in our presidential voting time. There is so much hatred on the side of the Democrat candidate, especially against the opponent, but also the extreme she will go to make sure more babies are murdered (that’s what abortion is). Every day I hear so many people say “you just can’t make this stuff up.” I think that it is at the urging of the devil.

As far as on the Republican side of things we have a candidate who isn’t playing games. He may not be completely pro-life but it’s a far cry from the other side. Additionally, there are so many like his VP, who are very pro-life. It’s not even an option for Christian men and women regardless of being Catholic or any other denomination.

We hear talk about TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) but it’s not a laughing matter. I’ve never seen people spout out the most hateful comments. I’ve been surprised and sad at friends, including Catholic ones, who are apparently having a terrible bout of TDS.

So, I ask you to vote regardless of who you are and regardless of race, gender or religion. Why? Here’s a good reason according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition, 2240, “Submission to authority and co-responsibility for the common good make it morally obligatory to pay taxes, to exercise the right to vote, and to defend one’s country.” I voted early but there is still plenty of time.

Topics: Abortion, Voting

Vote If You Haven’t Yet

post comment Posted by – November 6th, 2022

Just in case no one has reminded you to get out and vote on Tuesday then please exercise your right to do so. I know many have voted early. I just like to go into my precinct vote and see my vote gets handed in to the people who work there.

I’m not writing to tell you who to vote for. I can tell you what I look for in someone who is running for office though. The respect for all lives is first up for me, especially those conceived in their mother’s womb. I can’t comprehend how many babies have been killed for convenience. Hopefully you know that is the primary reason for abortions, regardless of what anyone wants to tell you. The statistics don’t lie. But besides abortion I think we should all respect life in all its stages and that includes elderly, disabled and unemployed. So I look for a candidate who respects life.

Another big issue for me is how our governments are handling immigrants who legally want to come to America. It is heart breaking to see what is happening on our country’s borders. The crime, drugs and trafficking in people can be stopped. But we need help from our government to do that and none is happening.

There are a lot of issues to take note of and to think hard about what you really want for yourself and your family and friends, not to mention your workplace. Inflation, supply chain disruptions, health care that is becoming a shadow of what it used to be and don’t forget the immense amount of mental illness everywhere in our country. I wish is was just as easy as turning off the “news,” don’t spend much of any time on your phone/tablet/computer for social media and texting. Pick up the phone and call someone instead. Make an appointment to see your priest or church leader who can listen and help you.

And I’ll end with the need to pray more often. Ask God what He wants you to do before you make a decision. He will always listen and wants to hear you. Just spend some quiet time listening (not talking) to God. You probably won’t hear Him audibly but your soul will.

May all your Guardian Angels look over and help you overcome all the things that bother you or that you need serious help with.

Topics: Meditation, Prayer, Reflection, Voting