Boehner invokes Catholic Faith during first speech as Speaker

Congressman John Boehner, the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, invoked his Catholic Faith during his first speech as Speaker of the 112th Congress of the United States. He appears unwilling to make his faith a "private" matter. It is very early obviously, but if this is any sign, it is a very good and strong way to start out.

An excerpt from his speech:

“In the Catholic faith, we enter into a season of service by having ashes marked on our foreheads. The ashes remind us that life in all its forms is fragile – our time on this Earth, fleeting. As the ashes are delivered, we hear those humbling words: ‘Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.’

“The American people have humbled us. They have refreshed our memories as to just how temporary the privilege to serve is. They have reminded us that everything here is on loan from them. That includes this gavel, which I accept cheerfully and gratefully, knowing I am but its caretaker. After all, this is the people’s House. This is their Congress. It’s about them, not us. What they want is a government that is honest, accountable and responsive to their needs. A government that respects individual liberty, honors our heritage, and bows before the public it serves."

This is a far cry from the former 'Catholic' speaker, let us hope that the differences will continue, in may ways.

God Speed Speaker... God Speed!



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