Examine conscience before voting
This is my first and will be my only letter to the community. The upcoming election will be very important, as all elections are. I’m hoping that there won’t be untruths, name-calling, violence, and disrespect during the campaign.
My main reason for the letter is to convey the importance of life. There seems to be a total disregard for this important subject: violence, rioting, looting, shootings and killings in neighborhoods across the country, wars, and abortions.Our nation was built around the slogan: “In God We Trust”. That statement is vital as He is the author of all life. One of His commandments is: “Thou shalt not kill”. As all of us were created by God, and He loves all of us: All Lives Matter.
I have asked myself this question: Am I happy that I was not aborted? I thank my parents for giving me life. Before you enter the voting booth, please ask yourself this same question: Are you happy that you were not aborted?
Think about it and then vote accordingly.
Glen Niesen
Blessed Trinity Parish, Lodi
Marian procession in Janesville
Dear Editor, during these trying times for our country with a global pandemic and civil unrest, the Catholic parishes in Janesville are making every effort to bring down graces from Almighty God upon our nation and our community.
On October 4, 2020, “Respect Life Sunday’ and the beginning of the “Month of the Rosary,” Fr. Drew Olson, parochial administrator of St. Patrick Parish in Janesville, formed a committee a month in advance to prepare for this public witness of our faith to help advance the new evangelization project inspired by our good Bishop Donald J Hying.
With the help and prayers of many, a most beautiful Marian procession was planned around the neighborhood of St. Patrick.
So there we were, outside of St. Patrick with a most beautiful statue of our Lady, the Divine Mercy Image, and many Rosaries that were handmade for this occasion.
Deacon John Houseman led the Rosary in English, and parishioner Nicolas Olvera prayed two decades in Spanish.
Our Marian procession was led by Knight of Columbus Robert Schleise, commander of the Honor Guard Assembly #1209, followed by many servers with a crucifix, thurible, and candles.
Our beautiful Queen and Mother was carried by four parishioners adorned with eight dozen roses and a large picture of Our Lord’s Divine Mercy watching over this procession.
One hundred and fifty-four devoted parishioners participated in this public witness of our faith.
William P. Brennan
Janesville