The Church in Wisconsin

Dr. Peter Murphy wrote that Catholics should prioritize faithfulness to Jesus Christ and his teachings when participating in elections. Writing for On Mission, Murphy stated that voters should seek candidates whose policies and laws uphold the common good and respect the dignity of all people.

Murphy noted that voters should use the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church to help form their consciences. He described conscience formation as a lifelong process involving the study of scripture, Church teachings, and spiritual classics. He advised that voters should study candidates to see how their policies align with the teachings of Christ before casting ballots on Tuesday, November 3.

In a reflection for the upcoming Sunday readings on October 31 and the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1, Maria Foss describes the communion of saints as a circle of friends and fellow travelers. Foss notes that the saints were real people who experienced struggle and doubt while following Jesus.

The reflection connects the Beatitudes in the Gospel to the nature of holiness. Foss writes that Jesus defined holiness through qualities such as being poor in spirit, merciful, peacemakers, pure of heart, and hungering for righteousness, rather than through wealth, success, or influence.