I remember reading those comments by his Eminence quite a while ago, before the election, but it’s certainly relevant for Mr. Hudson to go over them again now.
Do y’all know about the postcard campaign? For some reason the Bishops really are worried about FOCA, and I don’t believe it’s ONLY due to the horror of abortion. It’s part of overall trends that could lead to the suppression of the Catholic faith in America and to freedom of speech and religion. They are realizing the danger of the new regime. FOCA has been floating around Congress for years, but now they act.
Every parish pastor in the country should have received a packet of information from his bishop. My understanding is this is not “optional”. The priest is to appoint a member of the Parish Council to oversee the parish “postcard campaign.” We in the pews sign three postcards, one for each Senator and Congressman, to be mailed end of January. If this isn’t being discussed in your parish yet, you might ask the priest.
Some dioceses are gung-ho and positive, and others (like mine) are not exactly fighting the pro-life cause and we need to ask, not wait passively for their guidance.
And the one I like best: Bishops listed by state