The following comes from a November 3 Catholic News Agency article:
With recent polls showing an increasingly tight presidential race, it’s still unpredictable as to who will come out as the next president of the United States.
But for Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, that’s okay. For him, knowing that “Jesus Christ is still King” is what really matters.
“Politicians come and go; nations rise and fall; empires fade away – what remains and what continues is the Church that Jesus established on the rock of St. Peter,” Archbishop Gomez stated during the Red Mass Dinner in Houston, TX on Nov. 2.
“No matter who wins next Tuesday and no matter who loses, we are called to follow Jesus Christ as children of God and missionary disciples. To be faithful to Christ and to build God’s Kingdom here on earth,” he continued.
Throughout his speech at the Red Mass Dinner, Archbishop Gomez outlined two “signs of the times,” which he believes are helpful in reflecting on the reality in the United States. He first pointed to the signs of a post-Christian America, noting the increasing secularism in American society and the resistance towards religious freedom.
Secondly, he underscored the “crisis of the human person,” saying that “society has lost the sense of the human person.” The California archbishop mentioned gender ideology and same-sex marriage as part of the false humanism promoted in American culture.
He also highlighted the poor treatment of the marginalized in society, including migrants, the homeless, and refugees, saying that society has become indifferent and unable to empathize with the people around them.
However, the next president isn’t going to change the way society treats religion or the human person, Archbishop Gomez stated. Instead, he believes that individuals will impact the future more than a political party.
“No matter who is President, no matter what party is in power – we are not going to restore religious values ‘from above,’” he said, noting that every person’s identity is founded in Christ – not their political affiliation.
“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 their faith in every aspect of their lives,” also noting that “if we want to live in a society that promotes virtue and justice and human dignity – if we want leaders who reflect these values – then we need to become leaders and role models in our society.”
On this point, Archbishop Gomez said that only one thing can change the world: the call to be a saint.
“This the reason we are here – to follow Jesus Christ and to become more and more like him, through the grace of sacraments and through our desire for holiness. This is the beautiful truth about who we are as children of God,” he said, emphasizing the need for saints in every aspect of human life.
More and more wishy washy statements. The Bishops need to be very clear that there is an importance with immigration but does not compare to that of killing babies, both do involve human life but one ends it.
the church needs to reform birth control we will have far fewer abortions, I sinply cannot believe that a loving lord would want his created humans starving and dying for lack of food and water. look at china we are in for some scary times ahead of us it is already starting my age is 78 when I was born hitler was in charge, a hateful human being he murdered millions of innocent jewish kids threw them into the ovens only partially dead lord how could you create such men and you know what hitler was a bapized roman catholic
Hitler turned to the occult, and was a pagan of the worst kind. In other words an apostate. The United States was on higher moral ground back then, Abortion and perverted “marriage” were illegal, and divorces were harder to get. I have to say, we also had the death penalty, even though I did not vote on it one way or the other this time.
” He first pointed to the signs of a post-Christian America, noting the increasing secularism in American society and the resistance towards religious freedom.” I think Trump won in part last night because of the perception that Obama had led the charge toward this secularization, and Hillary had inherited that mantle.
Bishops also come and go. And bishops who put their finger to the wind to see where the money is coming from via government policies/subverted popular opinion will be interesting to watch, too. Bets were precipitously placed on the wrong horse this election.
Duty of state, however dull it has been painted, won out over the televised appearance of charity.
But Christ is and will always be King. And it would appear that in His mercy, He has deigned to grant these United States a second chance despite our not deserving it at all.
God bless America!
Excellent post. So very true! Thank you, Ann Malley! How incredibly odd for the faithful to read Archbishop Gomez’s words about same sex marriage. Especially after a public You Tube shows that he allowed a same sex couple carrying their adopted son to bring up and hand him the gifts at Mass. Is Archbishop Gomez out of touch with Catholic reality and what it really takes to become a saint? Yesterday’s merciful miracle from God gives Catholics the religious freedom for just another day to remind our bishops that they will be held accountable for the Cath-exits that they have caused by not consistently guarding the Deposit of Faith.
Thank you God! God bless America!
Benjamin franklin one of our founding said, s republic if you can keep it
The election results are showing that a majority of Catholics voted for Trump in ystdys election.
Sour Grapes.