Ohio Sisters Vote

Watch the videos below to see why Srs. Rose Falorio, Rosemary Koesel, and Eileen Quinlan vote:

The Spirituality of Voting

The Rev. Brian Konkol, Ph.D., who serves as Dean of Hendricks Chapel and Professor of Practice at Syracuse University, writes:
The ballot box is sacred space and voting is a spiritual act. When we elect representatives or discern referendums, we proclaim our personal beliefs and shape our public surroundings, all which shapes communities far after the polls close. To be a voting citizen is itself an act of faith, for we all depend on each other, and together we trust that our actions can indeed make a difference. 

Preparing for the November Election:

• Educate yourself on candidates at all levels: local, state and federal. Remember that Medicaid/Medicare access, food assistance, housing and other human rights issues are legislated at the state level. Continually form your conscience. For more information read this document from the USCCB.
• Double-check your voter registration, polling location, voting hours and what identification you need to vote by visiting the National Association of Secretaries of State voting resources.
• Decide if you want to vote early by mail/absentee ballot, vote early in person or vote on Election Day. Then make a plan!
• Share information with others. We can all play a part in helping our country get better at voting. Let friends and family know your voting plan and encourage them to make one of their own, too.
• Pray for the election, those voting, those seeking election and those working the polls. Prayer for Civility 

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