Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan seized the moment last night when he delivered a closing benediction at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) last night that contained a bold exhortation for life and religious liberty, a prayer so pointed many media outlets actually cut off their coverage mid-prayer to avoid showing it to their viewers.
In an embarrassing moment on the floor of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) yesterday, party leaders conducted a vote to reinsert the name of God and language identifying Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and were met with loud boos and jeers when the motion was approved.
The Diocese of Charlotte is not about to miss an opportunity to evangelize conventioneers who will be attending the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this week and have hung two giant banners proclaiming the sanctity of life, marriage and religious freedom in a key area of the city.
A furor is growing over a decision by the Democratic party to remove the name of God from their platform, as well as all references to Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan has accepted an invitation from the Democratic National Committee to deliver a closing prayer at their convention next week, making the Cardinal one of the few Catholic prelates in history to pray over both Conventions.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The mainstream media is ignoring the presence of thousands of pro-life advocates at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, as well as one of the largest pro-life displays ever erected, in protest of the Democratic Party’s support of abortion.
