In Election, Let’s Pray to Do God’s Will

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“Scripture says, if #God is not the Architect, in vain do the builders labor. Let’s #pray to do God’s Will. In the upcoming #election, let’s pray to do God’s Will with how each of us casts a vote, as well as with our other democracy-related activities, such as conversations, bumper stickers, yard signs, online posts, volunteering activities and so forth.

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “October is Respect Life Month” – USCCB

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“Simple Steps … Homily Helps … Intercessions … Respect Life Images … Bulletin Inserts … Poster … Reflection Flyer … Bulletin Cover and Wrapper … Word of Life: October 2018 (Respect Life Month) … Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements …”

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CATHOLIC NEWSWATCH: “Letter to U.S. Senators From Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops [Re: Roe v. Wade, Catholic Faith and Supreme Court Nominations]” – USCCB

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“… we have grave concerns about the confirmation process which is being grossly distorted by efforts to subject judicial nominees to a litmus test of support for Roe [v. Wade], as though nominees who oppose the purposeful taking of innocent human life are somehow unfit for judicial office in the United States. By any measure, support for Roe is an

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CATHOLIC NEWSLINK: “President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference to Senate: Support for Roe v. Wade Should Not Be Used as a Litmus Test for Judicial Nominees” – USCCB

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“… ‘By any measure,’ the Cardinal says, ‘support for Roe is an impoverished standard for assessing judicial ability. …”

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CATHOLIC NEWSLINK: “In Ireland, pro-lifers rally by the thousands against legalizing abortion” – CNA

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“Some 100,000 Irish pro-life advocates took to the streets across the country on Saturday to oppose legalizing abortion in the Republic of Ireland. …”

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CATHOLIC FAITHWATCH: “Three Characteristics of the Diabolic That Are Widely Evident Today” – Archdiocese of Washington/ Msgr. Charles Pope

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“… Archbishop Sheen identifies three characteristics of the diabolic … examining the story of the Gerasene demoniac … Love of Nudity … Violence … Division (split personalities, disjointed minds) … these three characteristics of the diabolic are alive and flourishing in the modern world …. * * * 1. Love of Nudity … Pornography … The overall sexualization of our culture

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#CATHOLIC NEWSLINK: “House votes to allow states to deny funding to #PlannedParenthood” – CNA

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“The House voted Thursday to allow states to choose not to fund #PlannedParenthood and other #abortion providers with federal dollars, repealing an #Obama administration rule from December. …”

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CATHOLIC FAITHLINK: “Pope Francis: in healthcare, we are responsible to the most vulnerable” – CNA

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“When it comes to healthcare and using our resources wisely, we have a responsibility to protect and take care of the most vulnerable in society, especially the elderly, Pope Francis told members of the Italian bishops’ conference Friday. …”

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NEWSLINK: “President Trump restores pro-life Mexico City Policy” – CNA

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“On Monday, President Donald Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy, an international pro-life regulation …. The executive order was signed January 23, one day after the anniversary of the far-reaching Roe v. Wade decision …. Originally instituted by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, the Mexico City Policy states that foreign non-governmental organizations may not receive federal funding if they perform

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NEWSLINK: “US. abortion rate keeps declining – but what’s behind it?” – CNA

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“… Pro-life leaders have welcomed the overall finding of a smaller #abortion rate, although they raised some questions about the accuracy of the report. …”

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