Faithful Citizenship

Beloved: Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. Wisdom of this kind does not come down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace. (James 3:13-18)

If only these words from James were part of a successful campaign for the 2020 Presidential election!  I’d vote for that candidate.  If only voting Catholics will have the same criteria.  We all should simply by referencing and being guided by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops document “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States."   Those with ears ought to listen.

Deacon David Pierce