Jeanie Hannaman

By Barbara Toth, PhD, Souls and Liberty - The cardinal makes clear that, "Only if no candidate provides any ray of hope of serving, at least in some part, the common good ... are we justified in not voting at all."... Cardinal Burke's counsel is especially relevant, given that millions of Christians intend not to vote in November – a fact reflected in numerous polls. Such inaction could determine the results of the election, and decide the fate of the nation... "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." – attributed to Thomas Jefferson.. Burke's advice provides essential instruction for anyone desiring to vote with moral integrity. It is especially useful for those confused by media spin or struggling with their own moral compunctions. It is divided into five parts, each a guide to a moral vote.

By Fr. Olek Stirrat, Catholic World Report - What we need now is to be aware of the theological faultlines which have a Marxist scent and underpin certain strands of liberation theology. One must appropriately align the pastoral dimension of the faith with doctrine; be attentive to the voice of the Holy not Hegelian spirit—the Holy Spirit who is always the Spirit of the Father and the Son; and finally appreciate the sacramentality of the Church and the world, as well as the indispensability of the incarnate Jesus Christ for our salvation.