As we approach the November 2022 elections, let's reflect on voting as our duty as Christians and Catholics.  The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), drawing from Pope Francis' Evangelii Gaudium, writes that the obligation to participate in political life is rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to bear witness in all we do.

Despite the divisiveness and rancor often present in political discussions, the Church calls for a different kind of political engagement, one shaped by the moral convictions of well-formed consciences, focusing on the dignity of every human being, the pursuit of the common good, and the protection of the weak and vulnerable.

The bishops go on to say that as citizens we should be guided more by our moral convictions than by our attachment to a political party, helping to transform the party we prefer than be transformed by it.  We are called to bring together our principles and our political choices, our values and our votes, to help build a civilization of truth and love.  How can we help shape political debate to ensure the well-being of all persons as well as the common good?

Information provided by Sharon Barron.   

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