The following comes from a November 9 Angelus article by Archbishop Jose Gomez:
The election is over. So where do we go from here?
I am not alone in observing that this long campaign season exposed deep divisions in our society and real anxiety about our country’s future direction.
I would also say that this is the first election where we can see very clearly that we are living in a “post-Christian” America.
We have known for a long time that the elites who govern and shape the direction of our society are deeply secularized and hostile to religious institutions and traditional values and beliefs. In this election, we see that their secular vision now shapes the priorities and concerns of the electorate.
Unlike any election in my memory, there was very little talk this time about values — except for one, “civility.”
And it is true that the rhetoric and tactics in this election season were often vulgar and uncivilized.
But sadly, it seems that too often we define civility as just being more polite.
True civility is rooted in our common status as citizens who are responsible for our life together in society. In practice, true civility means demonstrating real respect for other people — even if we are deeply opposed to their “positions” on issues or even their worldview.
If it is going to mean anything, civility must reflect our common search for what is true and what is good — for individuals and for society. And in the aftermath of this election, the search for truth and goodness becomes even more precious and more crucial.
So where do we go from here?
We keep our eyes on Jesus Christ and we keep following him. We remember who we are, where we came from and who God calls us to be. That means we live as Catholics first, as Christians first. This is our identity.
We are not Republicans or Democrats or liberals or conservatives. Before everything else, we are followers of Christ — children of God, made in his image, called to be saints and to work for his kingdom, which is the family of God on earth.
If we want America to be greater, then we need men and women like you and me who are committed to serving God and living the truths we believe in every aspect of our lives.
The Republican Party Platform was one of the Best in a long time, and approved by many responsible religious groups and backers…
– and Holding Donald Trump to the Platform he adopted as his own is the way to go from here.
Its in writing, lets see it in action.
After this election where do we go? America turn to a God of love and mercy before it is too late. I urge everyone to pray the Rosary for America and especially pray for President Elect Donald Trump that he have the courage to appoint Supreme Court Judges that uphold the sanctity of life from conception to birth. We should also pray for President Trump to promote the traditional family of husband and wife or man and woman. And also protect freedom of religious expression so that people of faith can have their say in the public square without being persecuted. For America to truly be great again President Trump must turn the country to the culture of life. America Repent and Convert! Pray America Pray!
Amen! Watchman. Amen.
we are entering a scary moment the bishops are caught between a rock and a hardball on the immigration question Europe and their newspapers are very upset, and what religion is trump or does he have one
the marble collegiate church in new York city but is not a member. norman Vincent peale wsas pastor at one time, he wrote a number of best selling books
Archbishop Gomez is a man of wisdom. Great shepherd.
Make the Church Great Again.
Gratias, You make the Church great again by LEADING and witnessing to the hard truths like Donald Trump did in our United States. The word “shepherd” means to LEAD. Obama tried to enforce the homosexual agenda including transgender bathrooms on schools. How are the actions of Archbishop Gomez any different than Obama’s? These homosexual men in the video could have been privately catechized. That is mercy. Archbishop Gomez is not giving witness to mercy. He is giving witness of weak leadership. This is why Donald Trump was victorious. The duty of an Archbishop is much greater than a political candidate. He must not lead others into error by witnessing to the PC notions of the world or false compassion.
https://youtu.be/3R70C2a2G8M
As the early Christians, we have to stand for the truth. Many persons have been infected with irrational thinking by the schools and others, many are now far left. Unfortunately, some Bishops ignored politicians who stood against Catholic values and will have to suffer the consequences. Through their cover ups of abuse cases, many Bishops alienated the public, including Catholics. Through giving the Holy Eucharist to politicians who supported abortion and same sex marriage, their position has been considerably weakened. Through their support of obviously corrupt politicians, many Bishops share the responsibility for the decline of Christian values and now riots in the streets. The Bishops would serve the faithful better if they…
Where do we go? You’ve got to be kidding. We end abortion, euthanasia, restore religious freedom, undo the evil and illegal rule by mandate, reverse the mandates that Force schools and Businesses to allow men to go into the girls bathrooms. The list is endless. In short, we reverse all of the evils that have been perpetrated by The State on The People and restore freedom and balance to this nation.
SoCal speaks well – and undoing the tangled knot of evil made with a pen and a phone – still being wound up by soon former POTUS Barry ‘on the down low’ Soetoro – is going to be a big nasty job.
At least Trump will have some cabinet members who know what they should do, and are capable of undoing the evil Mandates of their predecessor, although the Courts are the biggest challenge needing the most change.
Well, if Abp. Gomez and fellow bishops want to encourage greater civility and less vulgarity, one thing they could do now is to call on Democratic party leaders to condemn the often violent and professionally orchestrated anti-election protests, which thanks to Project Veritas we now know are paid for by various Soros front groups.
Does the good Abp. think calls on social media to “Assassinate Trump!” and/or to “Rape Melania!” should be condemned? Could he possibly specifically, publicly address these matters? Or is this only more shocked pearl-clutching-to-one’s-breast of the episcopal class?
Thank you Mike McD for your service on the RNC Platform Committee.
The protests that we are now seeing against President Elect Donald Trump have all been orchestrated and staged by members of the New World Order global elites who want to prevent Trump from selecting Supreme Court Justices who are pro-life and protecting freedom of religious expression. Unfortunately for them Trump has become the fly in the ointment that they are now trying to get rid even though he won the election fair and square. I also believe that Trump won the popular vote as well. I have read that at least three million undocumented illegal immigrants also voted in the election. California Catholic readers and posters pray for America and pray for Mr. Trump that he really does make America great again!
The crucifixion of Judge Roy Moore
https://www.renewamerica.com/columns/mbarber/161022
Under the “progressive” leadership of Barack Obama and his like-minded “social justice” warriors throughout all levels of government, we have entered an era of lawlessness unprecedented in American history. This is no more apparent than in Alabama where Chief Justice Roy Moore of the Alabama Supreme Court has been unlawfully removed from the bench at the hands of liberal activists on Alabama’s Court of the Judiciary (COJ)
The case is under appeal
Chief Justice Moore further remarked, “I have been targeted for my belief in marriage, a belief shared by the majority of Americans. No one can point to any illegal, unlawful or unethical aspect…
Picture this post election: The anarchist leaders and trouble making organizations of Soros and his ilk all go away to Canada. Then the remaining rats in cushy government jobs would jump ship too. Get those people into jails or therapy if they don’t leave. They are either traitors or sick. Amen?
Various celebrities, socialites, and debutantes have threatened to leave us after this election (Promises, Promises.).
Any word on the Archbishop’s travel plans?
can’t they be traitors AND sick ?
Good point!
If only the Good Bishop would clean up the Pedophile Priests in the Church to set the Good Example to President-Elect Donald Trump.
As Jesus said: “Begone Satan, Begone” and St. Michael the Archangel drove him from Heaven into Hell.
The Good Bishop must do the same!