Mary, Refuge of Holy Love says: “Praise be to Jesus.”

“As you see the climate changing outside from Summer to Fall, so too the political climate has changed from focusing on issues to character assassination. Attention to the issues is healthy and reveals each candidate's capabilities in leadership. During this election season, however, there is a brisk and howling wind attacking the morals of the candidates. The depth of honesty in a person's makeup is important. However, too much focus is on past transgressions of moral conduct. What matters is where a person is now morally.”

“A person cannot redefine Truth to suit his or her own purposes. This is the bad fruit of the spirit of ambition. Some would say or do anything to gain power and office. This same spirit of ambition disregards the needs of others in favor of what best serves self. This election is highlighting the worst side of politics. Unfortunately, it does not stop on a secular level, but reaches into the politics in Church circles, as well.”

“Pay attention to the issues when you support any leadership. Do not be confused or distracted by the wind of character assassination.”