On behalf of the Catholics for Marriage Equality MN board of directors, I extend heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all who contributed to the defeat of the ‘marriage amendment.’
If passed, this amendment would have been a major obstacle to the movement toward marriage equality in our state. With its defeat, we can now continue in the work of (i) ensuring civil marriage rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation, and (ii) educating our fellow Catholics on how such work is supported by the very best elements of our faith tradition.
Let us celebrate this historic victory for justice, compassion and the common good. Let us also pray for those troubled and confused by the defeat of the amendment. May our continued conversations cultivate respect and understanding. Let us pray, too, for healing, as this issue has caused great hurt and divisiveness within families, parishes and communities.
Finally, let us pray for Archbishop Nienstedt and the bishops of Minnesota; that the rejection of the amendment they actively and controversially supported may give them pause to reassess their priorities and refocus their energies and our church’s financial resources on activities that reflect the core tenets of our faith as embodied by Jesus.
Peace,
Michael Bayly
Executive Coordinator, Catholics for Marriage Equality MN
Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteIn all truth, it should never have been this close. I am ashamed of Minnesota...we are no longer the party of Humprey, Mondale, and Wellstone.
How sad.
Great work and thank you! We are rejoicing!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and thanks for all YOUR work.
ReplyDeleteThanks to your organization! So proud to have been part of this great endeavor! You're right about continued prayer for all involved . . . and the grace to move forward to the next step! May all God's children know how unique and wonderful each of us are!
ReplyDeleteBravo to you and your team for your boundless energy and your unwavering vision. You are an inspiration to us all.
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Mary Ross
Thank you. As a devout Catholic for all 82 years of my life, I would hope that the bishops would heed the message and get off the issues of sex and the direction of the nuns and start dealing with the real message of Jesus Christ.
ReplyDeleteIn Ramsey County, the location of the archbishop’s church and residence - with high Catholic population - less than 40% voted ‘yes’ on the marriage amendment. My God (literally) how can they not get the message! Pray for them: that the church can again become relevant to its members.
Again, thanks for the wonderful work you did in helping defeat this amendment.
C4ME got after this early and effectively. Thank you, thank you for your leadership and passion.
ReplyDeleteI pray that those who supported the amendment will attend to the election results with the same generosity of spirit this statement reflects.
ReplyDeleteWe could not have done it without the support of GLBT affirming Catholics. God bless you all!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, and thank you for the important and hard work to defeat the marriage amendment! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for the outstanding job you did educating the citizens of MN. I'm happy and so proud of all of you!
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