Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Proud to Be a One-Issue Voter

With a Humble Heart We Ask the Lord...

****Updated 4/15/10****
For our children as they come to the end of another school year.. that they may not lose their motivation to succeed in their studies!
for our Church... that the mistakes of her past may continue to be corrected and learned from and that all measures may continue be taken to prevent further damage to the good work that our Church does throughout the world.
-for healing and comfort for the Barrett family as they continue to mourn the loss of dear Ryan
for success and security for Dan in his job
- For protection for the unborn
- for health of mind and body for a particular family member in my heart
-to guide the leadership of our country with Your wisdom and love.
- for all those struggling due to the problems with our nation's economy
-for couples struggling with infertility... that God blesses them with the babies they long for... and for the Grace they need to accept His will , whatever it may be.
-for all those recovering from any type of addiction... the they may be healed by the love of God and family
-for the health and safety of our six children... that God keeps them in His loving care and guides them in all their decisions as they grow to maturity.
-for a strengthening of the marriage vocation, especially my own
-for safety for all of our Armed forces

September 12, 2008

Proud to Be a One-Issue Voter

Last night my husband and I along with some dear friends , had the pleasure and privilege to attend a dinner-dance fundraiser for our local crisis pregnancy center. The keynote speaker was Father Benedict Groeschel, founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal . These holy men dedicate their lives to the care of the poor and homeless and to promoting the culture of life. This amazing man, who nearly five years ago was literally at death's door after having been struck by a car at Orlando Airport can barely stand up or sit down unassisted. Yet, when he spoke, all were riveted by his clear and powerful message.

His message on the upcoming election is what stands out for me. Many people who are prolife tend to cast their vote based on the candidates stand on that one issue. We are made to feel that this is not a legitimate use of our vote. After all, there are so many important issues in our day...why does being prolife somehow trump all other issues? Well, I came away from last night reminded of the answer to this question by an analogy Fr. Groeschel used. He said to imagine a candidate running for president. This candidate seems to have all the qualifications the country needs and is looking for...excellent healthcare for all; fair and just treatment for illegal immigrants; impeccable foreign policy experience, and so on. Now imagine that along with all this, this candidate believes that everyone over the age of seventy-five should be euthanized, regardless of whether or not they want to be. Would anyone vote for this person? Well, in this day and age, some might; but overall this candidate would be soundly defeated based on is or her stand on the one issue of euthenasia. After hearing this analogy, I am no longer going to allow myself to be duped into being made to feel my vote is wasted by voting on one issue...life is too important to be lumped in with all the "other" issues of our day. I am proud to be a one-issue voter! This doesn't mean I don't agree with the candidate's stand on other issues... it just means that a willingness to kill babies trumps all other issues in my book.

Please take a few minutes and watch this video .

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With a Grateful Heart We Thank the Lord

****Updated 4/15/10****
For the birth of my newest great-niece, Jordyn.
-for the sacrament of confession and the grace it showers on us
-for the blessing of good and true friends
-for the beauty and truth of our beloved Catholic Church
-for the love of our extended family, and our parents who instilled in both of us the importance of the family bonds
-for our six wonderful blessings... Katie, Jessica, Ben, Rebecca, Thomas and Hannah, who add so much joy to our days
-for my husband, who provides,leads, instructs, guides and leads our family on our path to Heaven

Franciscan Poetry: by Dan Volpe, SFO