A MESSAGE FROM OUR BISHOP

My Dear People of God,

As we are faced and confronted with the
reality of the outrageous outcome of Proposition 1,
I want to commend and thank all of you, clergy,
religious and laity, who were committed to the
effort of defeating Prop 1. I am grateful for your
witness and dedication in upholding the truth
about the sanctity and dignity of life. Your prayers, active in-
volvement, sacrifice of time, and financial support have been
greatly appreciated.

In the midst of the darkness that enshrouds us, and
our state of California, let us be mindful, as the Advent Season
approaches, to continue to be a people of hope and disciples of
life! May God’s mercy be upon us, the State and our nation as
we pray for the grace of repentance and conversion of mind
and heart.

In a spirit of hope of the Advent Season, let us take to
heart the words of the Prophet Isaiah: “The people who walked
in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in
the land of gloom a light has shone.”

Let us keep up the good fight! Let us focus on the Great Light!
In the Peace of Christ, the Author, and Lord of Life - the Light.

Bishop Myron J. Cotta