# God, Country, and Family: A Catholic Call to Vote
*2020-10-25*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke discuss the 2020 election through the lens of Catholic teaching, urging listeners to prioritize God, country, and family when casting their ballots, and close with a prayer for the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.

## Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father, Almighty God, I humble myself before Your presence. I thank You and praise Your infinite majesty, omnipotence, and perfection. Forgive me of my sins. I come to You in my nothingness, desiring to worship, adore, and love You with all my heart, mind, soul, and strength. Fill me with the Holy Spirit, grant me peace, love, and joy, and make me a blessing to those around me. Amen.

## God and the Sanctity of Life

We begin with the most fundamental principle: love for God expressed through a pro‑life ethic. The hosts reference a graphic video shared by Bishop Strickland that shows the reality of abortion, emphasizing that each unborn child feels pain and possesses a heartbeat. They argue that supporting life is not a partisan issue but a direct response to Christ’s teaching that “the first shall be last” (Matt 25:40). Voters are urged to consider the moral weight of supporting candidates who protect the unborn.

## Country: Protecting Our Rights and Heritage

The conversation turns to the political implications for the United States. The hosts warn that a Democratic majority could lead to “court‑packing,” jeopardizing the Supreme Court’s role as guardian of the Bill of Rights, including religious freedom and the right to bear arms. They also criticize policies they see as undermining law‑and‑order, defunding police, and eroding immigration enforcement. The hosts contend that such changes threaten the nation’s Christian heritage and could steer the country toward a socialist or communist model akin to Venezuela or Cuba.

## Family: The Domestic Church

Family is presented as the “domestic Church” and the foundation of a healthy society. The hosts argue that Democratic policies on same‑sex marriage, transgender rights, and expansive welfare undermine the traditional family structure of a mother, father, and children. They assert that strong families support both the Church’s mission and the nation’s stability, citing school‑choice as a concrete policy that empowers parents and benefits children.

## Closing Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Lord Jesus Christ, who ascended into heaven and promised to send the Holy Spirit, grant us the seven gifts: Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgment, Courage, Knowledge, Reverence, and Wonder. May these gifts guide us to choose what pleases God, to bear our crosses with fortitude, and to serve You with childlike love. Seal us with the mark of true discipleship. Amen.

*When we vote, let us keep God, country, and family at the forefront of our conscience.*