http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2008/08-117.shtml
USCCB News Release
08-117
August 19, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bishops Ask Catholics To Pray Election Novena
WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) invites U.S. Catholics to pray before the November election a novena for life, justice, and peace called Novena for Faithful Citizenship. It is a podcast and available for download.
Joan Rosenhauer, Associate Director for the USCCB’s Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development, said that the special novena is part of “the bishops’ campaign to help Catholics develop well-formed consciences for addressing political and social questions.” The bishops issued their statement on forming consciences for faithful citizenship in November 2007.
Helen Osman, USCCB Secretary of Communications, expressed hope that the novena could help “Catholics enter into prayerful reflection as they prepare to vote.” Seventy-one percent of all visitors to the USCCB’s web site download the free podcasts of the daily NAB readings. These same visitors are encouraged to use the novena podcast for prayer. Osman said that the USCCB wants to support Catholics as they weigh pre-election issues and that “providing a prayer resource on the Web can help us focus on our common values and identity as Catholics.” The novena emphasizes the dignity of life, justice, and peace.
The Novena for Faithful Citizenship runs for nine days and can be used consecutively, one day each week, for nine days prior to the election, or “in any way that works best for a community or individual,” said Rosenhauer.
The novena will be available for download until the election and it can be downloaded online at http://www.faithfulcitizenship.org/resources/podcasts.
For other Faithful Citizenship resources and materials visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org.
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[JR: It would seem to me that D's, R's, or just us L's, need to elevate the level of discourse. Winning isn't the only thing; it's how you win. We have serious issues and we need serious solutions present by the candidates. We have a right to demand forcefully answers to PROPER questions. O should explain his vote on Infanticide; a serious moral issue. McC should explain specifically how he will lower taxes; serious trust issue, because we been fooled by both Clinton and Bush41. Biden should explain his law school plagerism which indicates a serious character flaw. Palin should explain how she is a credible President substitute; especially in foreign policy issues. As an Libertarian, I vote 'small government' all the time with no illusion that I'll have any impact. I won't even tell people they SHOULD vote. That's a decision of conscience each of us have to make on their own. A little prayer might help one to see things more clearly.]
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