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It would be interesting to see his testimony this session.
It is very frustrating for Catholics who believe in the teachings of the Church being left out at high levels of this Archdiocese. With Archbishop Sample discerning the spiritual qualities to bring Oregon Catholics we know it will take time to change things he deems needing change.
Our Catholic monies give these people their salary and benefits while they seemingly act like the Cheshire cat. Their beliefs have been the norm much to the pain of many Oregon Catholics.
Archbishop Sample's words soothe the soul and will hopefully change the hearts and minds of Catholics who support abortion and could change this in Oregon.
| Archbishop asks God to help lawmakers | |||
SALEM — Archbishop Alexander Sample visited the Oregon Capitol June 4 to give invocations in the Senate and House of Representatives. In his prayer, the archbishop asked God to help lawmakers work for the common good. "O God you are the source of all goodness and of every blessing under the heavens," Archbishop Sample said. "We humbly ask you to anoint with your wisdom and guidance these legislators who have offered themselves in service of your people. May the they deliberate with charity and decide in accord with justice the matters before them in this session. Be present in their minds and hearts. Anoint their ears and tongues so that all they say and hear will be in accord with your will and be for the good of the people, whom they represent and serve. Help them to set aside all pride and self interest and to seek the common good of our society in accord with your plan for your children." Rep. Jennifer Williamson, D-Southwest Portland, hosted Archbishop Sample in the House. Introducing him to colleagues, she referred to him as a kind of rock star and noted that he lives in her district. Sen. Brian Boquist, R-Dallas, was the archbishop's host in the Senate, where Catholic lawmakers convened for a reception. In attendance at the reception were House Majority Leader Val Hoyle, a Lane County Democrat; Rep. Cliff Bentz, an Ontario Republican; Rep. Margaret Doherty, a Tigard Democrat; Rep. Joe Gallegos, a Hillsboro Democrat and past chairman of Catholic Charities; Rep. Ben Unger, a Hillsboro Democrat; Rep. Jessica Vega Pederson, a Portland Democrat; Senate President Peter Courtney, a Salem Democrat; Sen. Betsy Close, an Albany Republican; and Sen. Fred Girod, a Stayton Republican. "He shook more hands than any of the politicians in residence and left a very positive impression on everyone he met," says Roger Martin, who represents the Oregon Catholic Conference at the capitol. |
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Hopefully, you or someone who knows will let our Archbishop in on the news of who supports Catholic teaching and who does not. Maybe a letter to the Sentinel? Pathetic though t is, it might print it.
I have told the Archdiocese this for YEARS. They are not listening. I spoke to Monsignor Dennis O'Donovan, a Godly man, but outnumbered in my estimation and didn't believe me, who am I to him?
The people in the know, know that Roger Martin is pro-abortion. I've even spoken to him. He has been in politics for decades and been the go to guy for the Archdiocese.
This really won't go on when Archbishop Sample gets his feet wet. They have been pulling his leg and I know that things will change. (one way or another, the Second Coming, anyone?)
They were not listening before, have you tried sending a letter to Archbishop Sample personally?
This worked in my parish to get a new attitude out of a shy priest- give it a try!
After he receives the Pallium from the Holy Father, then it will be easier to reach him.
This could be wishful thinking, but I know he wants his sheep to have a little greenery to thrive on.
The weeds have been outgrowing the wheat and time for the "Sample" Roundup.
The laity at St. Clares was able to reach him quite easily- some of them even got personal responses from the Archbishop, and in return, we've got a pastor who seems reborn- on his best behavior, in no small part to the few weeks of nuns and priests showing up at Mass no doubt, but whatever works.
You never know until you try. This is a young man, full of energy and zeal for the Church. You know you can't count on Mary Jo Tully giving your views to him, so write him directly.
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