Yesterday, at a Saturday Mass in a Montgomery County parish, I spotted a car in the Church parking lot that was festooned with liberal bumper stickers - including that of Obama. Fortunately I always carry a supply of Wisdom on Windshields with me for such occasions. I pulled one out, placed it under the windshield wiper and continued on my way into church.
This flyer was developed precisely for the faithful Catholic who must often deal with cars in the Church parking lot that express support for politicians that espouse positions contrary to those of the Church on the non-negotiable issues such as life and marriage. The Works of Mercy demand that we Instruct the Ignorant, Counsel the Doubtful and Rebuke the Sinner. These are NOT options - they are mandates. I suggest the use of these flyers as they allow one to perform these Works of Mercy without distracting from your original purpose of being at Church: Mass, etc.
You may download your copy of Wisdom on Windshields here and have it handy on your own computer. Print it out and always carry a supply with you to Church, as you'll never know when an opportunity will arise to educate an ignorant fellow Catholic.. Then when you see such a car in the parking lot, just deposit the flyer under the wiper or in the car door (make sure it can't blow away).
Those of you in other areas of the country should feel free to copy the language to your own letterhead, as your politicians may not be impressed with our Maryland address.
As the 2010 elections draw near, these sorts of situations will occur with greater frequency. Be prepared!
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