The following came in an Oct. 27 email from one of our readers.
On Sunday, October 26, a San Diego diocesan priest, Father George Decasa, pastor at St Richard’s in Borrego Springs, gave a lengthy, passionate sermon regarding true Catholic love and ended it by reminding parishioners of love for the unborn.
Father DeCasa, formerly of St Charles parish in Imperial Beach, said that when Christ stated “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God, the things that are God’s, we need to check to see if man’s laws are an outflow of God’s love.
“It is very appropriate that we have this Gospel reading today as elections are held within a few days. It reminds us that as citizens, we should vote and our Christian values should guide us in choosing candidates who truly promote human life.
Mother Teresa already noted, “the greatest violation of love today is the killing of the unborn.”
Father DeCasa said, “Let us remember that the first human being to welcome Mary and the Child Jesus in her womb was the child in the womb of Elizabeth. At the Visitation, upon greeting Mary, Elizabeth says, ‘For the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.’”
Father DeCasa mentioned that once before he urged a group of Catholics to vote with life as the priority, but they complained that there were other issues – the economy, public policies, etc. He said, “What could be more important than saving human innocent lives?”
When Father DeCasa finished his sermon there was vigorous, spontaneous applause.
When Priests teach the TRUTH as did Father George Decasa, it sometimes helps to provide parishioners with COPIES of:
“WORTHINESS to RECIEVE HOLY COMMUNION. General Principles” by Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict).
https://www.priestsforlife.org/magisterium/bishops/04-07ratzingerommunion.htm
And state that there is nothing proportionate in the USA today to the murder of approx. 1 MILLION innocent human beings each year.
also
“Voter’s Guide for Serious Catholics”
https://www.politicalresponsibility.com/voterguide.htm
YOUR ROLE AS A CATHOLIC VOTER
FIVE NON-NEGOTIABLES
WHICH POLITICAL OFFICES SHOULD I WORRY ABOUT?
HOW TO DETERMINE A CANDIDATE’S POSITION
HOW NOT TO VOTE
HOW TO VOTE
WHEN THERE IS NO “ACCEPTABLE” CANDIDATE
Unfortunately today there are many Priests (probably due to being taught some errors in their seminaries) that teach error,
that people don’t recognize the truth when they hear it.
Sometimes providing documentation helps.
there goes the greek chorus again.
I agree with MARYBETH– but at least, this priest should be appreciated, for his excellent sermon, don’t you think? I wish I could go to a Mass, in which a priest gave a sermon like that! Also– yes, applause is not appropriate, at Mass! Still– what a great sermon, which ALL priests should regularly give– as they often used to do, warning about SIN– before Vatican II!! A priest like Fr. DeCasa sounds like a good Catholic leader– and a good candidate to be a future Bishop, too!
Marybeth, thanks for posting these two links. They are clear, short, and tell us how to behave when we vote. The USCCB booklet is too long and filled with ???.
On the other hand, the two links say the same things, in the end, as the USCCB’s, but it is much clearer.
This is voting day for a few people. Most of the people I know voted weeks ago. I think nearly 50% of voters now use the mail in method.
“When Father DeCasa finished his sermon there was vigorous, spontaneous applause.”
People long for truth (not personal opinions).
We thirst for good priests like Fr. Decasa.
Why isn’t he the bishop of San Diego?
There probably won’t be any good Bishops named for a while.
Pope Francis has recently put Cardinal Donald Wuerl on the committee to recommend Bishops for the USA.
Wuerl recommended Blasé Cupich for Chicago. Cupich believes as Wuerl that Sacrilege is not wrong, and those in mortal sin should receive Holy Communion. Both violate Canon 915, causing grave Scandal, and they participate in the Sacrilege by giving Holy Communion to those who are publically known to be in mortal sin.
” Can. 915 Those who have been excommunicated or interdicted after the imposition or declaration of the penalty
and others obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin
are not to be admitted to holy communion. ‘
Ah, but will there be votes? Now that the election process is largely corrupt, especially in Liberal jurisdictions, one must distrust the constant re-election of Liberal candidates and support of issues that do not seem to have popular support. Unfortunately, in CA, abortion rights are tied up with sexual freedom, and that means no opposition.
So, it is likely that more and more Liberals will be elected in CA. And, our bishop are front and center in support of this. How you say? By issuing dense and internally-conflicting “voter” guides, which seem to say “look at the whole candidate”. Yes, this is how Obama was re-elected, and on and on.
Well, what do we do? First and foremost, speak up in opposition to the candidates and to the Church. Attack the feminized, pro-homosexual, pro-worker, pro-socialist, pro-Designated Hitter Rule, bishops at every turn. Second, vote. Third, stop contributing to non-Catholic priests and give to faithful parishes and orders. Fighting is the only way to win.
Who is issuing the voter guides? Not our bishops…they are so afraid of disturbing that tax exemption for the Church that none are allowed on church property. We stand on the sidewalk and pass them out. California seems a doomed state-we will never rid ourselves of the Democrats ruling. Move to another state if you can, where people who follow the moral law have a fighting chance of winning.
Save the state from the liberalism that plagues us. Vote conservative!
That’s all very nice (really SO very nice) but might the priest not have asked the congregants to refrain from applause, for any reason, when inside a church and especially during a Mass?
It reminded me of what Pope Benedict XVI said about applause in Church.
Unfortunately Francis does not care what people do.
“Go make a Mess”. “Who am I to judge”.
If one adheres to the Doctrine of the Faith, they are too traditional.
If they do not adhere to the Doctrine of the Faith, they are not following Jesus.
If one belongs to the Mafia, they are going to Hell; if one purposely lives in other mortal sin, that’s OK.
Absolutely Schizophrenic !
Larry,
Right ON!
May God have mercy on an amoral Amerika and His Church!
Viva Cristo Rey!
Yours in Their Hearts,
Kenneth M. Fisher