Unfortunately, this is shameful but not surprising. My father has, for the most part, been snubbed by our local parishes. In fact, at several annual parish picnics, even though we weren't passing out literature, we were often told that "we'd rather not have you here at all" -- even at my own parish.
Since the House failed to pass the House of Worship Political Speech Protection Act, fear of losing that almighty "tax exempt status" will continue to keep most of our churches silent. In all the years I've lived in the Arlington Diocese, I have yet to hear anything even similar to this wonderful "Election Homily".
Frank Creel for Congress!"This is America. In America, we hold elections not coronations." - Frank Creel "we'd rather not have you here at all" -- even at my own parish. I'm so sorry for that. Remember the 8th beatitude.
These are what are referred to as "interesting times."
I'll keep you and your dad in my prayers.