“Our involvement in faithful citizenship efforts contributes to a positive future for everyone. Please take the next several weeks to study the issues and properly form your conscience in order to make good judgments in the upcoming election and beyond.”
“I feel honored to be listening and to know that this is important work for the Church — something I can do for Jesus. Jesus would be listening, too.”
The pope’s second encyclical, “Laudato Si’,” from 2015, offers a precise picture of the current ecological crisis and “a lucid diagnosis of the situation,” the cardinal said.
“The suffering of our neighbors becomes suffering we can help ease.”
“We Catholics can, and should, be role models for others in how to listen and dialogue in service to the truth and the common good.”
This month’s Good Samaritan is Mary Peeters, a registered nurse, gardener and promoter of social justice in her parish, Holy Cross in Butler.
Only by exercising our personal and social responsibilities can we protect the human rights of all.
Marlyn Beaudine’s efforts include delivering wheelchair bags, installing access ramps, making rosaries and providing lawn care.
