Virginia bishop urges prayer, fasting against pro-abortion, pro-LGBT amendments

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington has summoned Catholics in his diocese to a month of prayer and fasting in October, asking them to unite in imploring God’s assistance for the defeat of two “radically unjust” constitutional amendments on the ballot in Virginia.

In a video message posted by the Diocese of Arlington, Burbidge framed the effort as the heart of the diocese’s “Catholics Vote No” campaign ahead of the November 3 election.

“Brothers and sisters in Christ, I’m asking you to take some specific actions throughout October to defeat two radically unjust ballot initiatives now before all Virginia voters,” he appealed.

“Our Catholics Vote No campaign is rooted in prayer and fasting. Therefore, on Fridays, I ask that you pray the Stations of the Cross and fast, which means eating one full meal and no meat. On Sundays, I ask that you pray the Rosary and fast from social media for at least a few hours, especially before and after Mass,” he requested.

The bishop added that diocesan unity would be “a powerful force,” and that the effort should be entrusted “to the Lord’s amazing grace so all that is just, right, and true will be done in this election.” ---More...