The horrendous and deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol this week has brought shame to our nation. What happened in the halls of Congress was despicable, and the perpetrators and instigators must be brought to justice. No matter who they are. The head of the U.S. Bishops released this statement on Wednesday:

“I join people of goodwill in condemning the violence today at the United States Capitol. This is not who we are as Americans. I am praying for members of Congress and Capitol staff and for the police and all those working to restore order and public safety. The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of this great nation. In this troubling moment, we must recommit ourselves to the values and principles of our democracy and come together as one nation under God. I entrust all of us to the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May she guide us in the ways of peace, and obtain for us wisdom and the grace of a true patriotism and love of country.” - Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, President of the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops.

As people of faith, we are called to be a people of hope and to proclaim Christ in all situations. Let the events of this past week not allow us to slip into despair, but motivate us to work harder for justice and peace in these troubled times.

Peace,
Dn. Dennis

El horrendo y mortal disturbio en el Capitolio de los Estados Unidos esta semana ha traído vergüenza a nuestra nación. Lo que sucedió en los pasillos del Congreso fue despreciable y los perpetradores e instigadores deben ser llevados ante la justicia. No importa quiénes sean. El jefe de los obispos de Estados Unidos emitió esta declaración el miércoles:

“Me uno a las personas de buena voluntad para condenar la violencia hoy en el Capitolio de los Estados Unidos. Esto no es lo que somos como estadounidenses. Oro por los miembros del personal del Congreso y del Capitolio y por la policía y por todos los que trabajan para restaurar el orden y la seguridad pública. La transición pacífica del poder es uno de los sellos distintivos de esta gran nación. En este momento preocupante, debemos volver a comprometernos con los valores y principios de nuestra democracia y unirnos como una nación bajo Dios. Los encomiendo a todos al corazón de la Santísima Virgen María. Que ella nos guíe por los caminos de la paz y nos de la sabiduría y la gracia de un verdadero patriotismo y amor a nuestra nación ”. - Arzobispo José H. Gómez de Los Ángeles, presidente de la Conferencia Catolica de Obispos de Estados Unidos.

Como personas de fe, estamos llamados a ser personas de esperanza y a anunciar a Cristo en todas las situaciones. Que los acontecimientos de la semana pasada no nos permitan caer en la desesperación, sino que nos motiven a trabajar más duro por la justicia y la paz en estos tiempos difíciles.

Paz,
Dn. Dennis

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