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A Catholic Priest's Open Letter to Donald Trump
Remnant Newspaper ^ | December 9, 2020 | Fr. John Echert

Posted on 12/10/2020 7:12:19 PM PST by ebb tide

A Catholic Priest's Open Letter to Donald Trump

Mr. President:

I am a Catholic priest, a pastor of two churches, and a retired military chaplain with over thirty years of military service. I have been an ardent supporter of your two candidacies for President and your term as President of the United States. I have done everything within my power from the pulpit to keep my congregation in prayer for your reelection. There is no doubt in my mind and that of a majority of American citizens of good will that you won this election by a landslide.

My congregation is comprised of mostly conservative and traditional Catholics, who deeply appreciate your many positive and unprecedented contributions to our Nation, especially your fearless efforts to protect unborn children from abortion. As a military veteran I am grateful for your advocacy for military members, families and veterans and for rebuilding military forces.

Mr. President, as an American citizen and a Reserve chaplain, please know that I will never give up hope on your second term so long as you remain committed to that goal and I will support whatever course of action you deem appropriate and necessary to hold office. As you know, there is more than this election and our Nation at stake. The world itself hangs in the balance.

Finally, allow me to share this touching anecdote. Earlier today I buried a senior member of my congregation who spent her last weeks in a hospital and final days in hospice surrounded by her family. One of the things she was most proud of was that she voted for Donald Trump in two elections. Even as death loomed, she insured that she voted absentee ballot for Donald Trump. I believe that this level of commitment to your Presidency is reflective of my entire congregation.

Be assured of my continued prayers and public advocacy for your second term as our President.

Respectfully,

Father John Paul Echert



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1 posted on 12/10/2020 7:12:19 PM PST by ebb tide
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2 posted on 12/10/2020 7:12:57 PM PST by ebb tide (We have a rogue curia in Rome.)
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To: ebb tide

Great priest. I fear his bishop will find a way to punish him.


3 posted on 12/10/2020 7:19:15 PM PST by utahagen (but but)
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To: ebb tide

The truth must come out !!


4 posted on 12/10/2020 7:19:54 PM PST by Pearfect (Pearfect)
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To: ebb tide

Joining Father Echert in prayer.


5 posted on 12/10/2020 7:20:03 PM PST by Chainmail (Remember that half the people you meet are below average intelligence)
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To: ebb tide

God bless this priest.


6 posted on 12/10/2020 7:27:55 PM PST by Bigg Red (Trump will be sworn in under a shower of confetti made from the tattered remains of the Rat Party.)
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To: ebb tide

Father John Paul Echert, Chaplain of the Revolt. (Which is imminent).


7 posted on 12/10/2020 7:32:03 PM PST by Captain7seas (UN EXIT!)
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To: ebb tide
As well:

Fr. Edward Meeks Homily:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt67gbpK3vQ

8 posted on 12/10/2020 7:37:24 PM PST by 11th_VA (Et Tu Fox News ?)
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To: ebb tide

God Bless Him. I hope he doesn’t get reassigned to a mission in some sh^t-hole 3rd world country.


9 posted on 12/10/2020 7:38:54 PM PST by HandBasketHell
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To: ebb tide

A good friend’s mother passed away earlier this year. Her mother’s final check was made out to the Trump campaign and included the note ‘I’m 102 years old and this is all I can afford’.


10 posted on 12/10/2020 7:43:40 PM PST by GreyHoundSailor
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To: ebb tide

He speaks how I think!


11 posted on 12/10/2020 7:43:46 PM PST by existentially_kuffer
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To: GreyHoundSailor

What a sweet lady. I’m sorry for her family’s loss.


12 posted on 12/10/2020 9:25:36 PM PST by TXBlair (We will not forget Benghazi.)
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