Comments on: Statement on Benediction Invitation

By: Mary Marie

Mary Marie — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:50:09 +0000

Cardinal Dolan, it is your decision on whether you do or don’t, but in my opinion, neither party is a good choice for our country. On the democratic side, the healthcare reform turned out to do more harm than good. Not only will many of the poor who are high-risk still not be able to get insurance…they will be taxed for the insurance that they cannot afford. The bill also gave the IRS the authority to seize assets if not paid…and the democrats have no intention of withdrawing the bill. This is a huge injustice to the poor. Also, the bill also allows children as young as 15 to receive abortions and sterilizations without parental consent. On the republican side, many people will starve to death with the cuts that are being proposed on foodstamps. Many foodstamp recipients are going hungry already because food prices have doubled within the last few years and foodstamps barely increased. A large cut in the program will most certainly mean loss of life. There seems very little hope for the poor this election. Not all of the poor are liberals either…many are conservative christians also. God bless you, Cardinal Dolan.

By: George Donahue

George Donahue — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:16:46 +0000

My apologies to the Cardinal. He is giving the benediction at the Democratic Convention. I hope both benedictions will be non-political. Allowing Mitt Romney to announce the Cardinal’s appearance was a mistake. I do believe that the Cardinal has been too political and should re-think the Church’s approach.

George M Donahue

By: John

John — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:39:18 +0000

The platform of the Democratic party will include positions supporting same sex marriage, transexual behavior, homosexal relationships and a multitude of other behaviors that are directly opposed to Catholic teaching. The presence of a church leader without overt opposition to these positions gives legitimacy. Please reconsider your attendance.

By: William B. Slowey

William B. Slowey — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:50:52 +0000

I commend you for accepting the invitation of the Republican Convention and hope that you are invited by the Democratic Convention. On this feast of Saint Auguatine, it is fitting to note that you should go wherever the teachings and true meaning of the Word of the Lord needs to be heard. Indeed, your predecessors travelled fearlessly on uncertain paths to teach all God’s children the message of the Gospel and to answer His call to holiness.

By: Shane Molloy

Shane Molloy — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:34:47 +0000

In agreeing to speak at the Republican Convention Cardinal Dolan has demonstrated a complete lack of understanding, nevermind empathy with the gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus threw the moneylenders out of the Temple, he didn’t offer to pray at the close of business. Shane

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:10:30 +0000

For all the reasons they stated, I agree with others who are saddened, disappointed, and I would add angry about Cardinal Dolan going to pray at the Republican Convention. Because the visual message will outweigh his words, his presence will endorse the Republican Candidates for President of our country. Why? If he doesn’t intend to endorse them, he could have easily responded to the invitation by pointing out that the protocol is for the local Bishop to carry out such a role. For reasons that only he truly understands, Cardinal Dolan is going to this Convention.

By: Irwin

Irwin — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:28:00 +0000

Way to go Archbishop Dolan!!!! Finally it is clear who ALL CATHOLICS should be voting FOR—ROMNEY/RYAN!!! We need to Save our Country and at the same time save millions of unborn babies too.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:49:39 +0000

Thank you for agreeing to pray at the Republic Convention. Romney and Ryan represent life, integrity, hope, opportunity for the poor to become rich, for reform to allow more immigrants to enter the U.S. legally, for seniors for this and future generations to have Medicare, and for affordable healthcare for all. I wish you could pray at the Democratic Convention as well. May God bless us all with the ability and the willingness to see and hear His Truth above and beyond the lies of the media and dishonest politicians. Rachel

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:53:05 +0000

Cardinal Dolan,
I do not feel it would be appropriate for you to speak at the GOP convention, as Tampa should be the city from which to chose a representative from the church. This alienates Catholics such as myself who are democrats when such a high profile visit is made for a political purpose that supports the opposition. I am highly discouraged by your support of the Republicans when the issues the Catholic Church espouses are fought for hard by liberals and democrats every day-financial regulation to protect Americans, ending the death penalty, civil rights, public education, protecting the environment, health care for everyone, community services. With all the non political good the church does it saddens me to see such action taken by a man of your stature.

By: art madrid

art madrid — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:02:59 +0000

Cardinal Dolan: I am an old Catholic (70 years old). Your acceptance of the RNC’s invitation is certainly ill-advised. The Republicans stand on all social issues is certainly at odds with the church’s supposed stand for the poor and underrepresented in the world. How you can present yourself at this gathering of the very wealthy is a mystery to me. Although I was born a catholic and went to catholic schools for many years, actions like yours are making some catholics leave the church. I also think that our founders had it right be including the need for separation of church and state.

art madrid
stockton, california