Politics again at Mass yesterday. This time I was at my usual parish.
What a difference.
No, the priest didn't lead us in a version of God Bless America, but he spoke briefly about the difficulties that Catholics face when voting. He mentioned issues - help for the poor, abortion - and how candidates from rival parties may be strong in only one of these areas.
I was wondering if I was reading too much into what he said until on the way out I heard a woman walking near me say, "Did he just defend those who voted for Bush"? Nothing overt, but a very subtle "back off" to anyone in the congregation who might be quick to condemn Americans for reelecting President Bush. All in all, it was about as political as I like my homilies.
