The election is over, but the call to faithful citizenship remains. Pray for elected officials, and stay informed by joining the Catholic Advocacy Network in Michigan at micatholic.org/can.
On this feast day of St. Frances Cabrini, patron of immigrants, it's worth revisiting the Cabrini Pledge, which states in part, "I pledge to listen and learn about the circumstances facing migrants and refugees, including those in my community, with an open heart and mind." 1/2
During this #PregnancyHelpAppreciationWeek of Nov. 9-13, it's important to recognize the work of local community pregnancy resource centers in Michigan and across the country. 馃У
On this #VeteransDay, the Church also providentially celebrates St. Martin of Tours, patron of soldiers.
After seeing a vision of Jesus wearing a part of his cloak he had shared with a beggar, St. Martin declared himself a soldier for Christ and was later ordained a bishop.
Momentum is continuing to build nationwide and here in Michigan in support of the Federal Education Tax Credit, which stands to benefit K-12 students for states that opt into the program. 1/6