“We are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the culture of death and the culture of life. We find ourselves not only faced with, but necessarily in the midst of, this conflict: we are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable responsibility of choosing to be unconditionally pro-life." ~ St. John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae, n. 28 Bishop McManus on Conscience and the Catholic Voter Click on the video below to watch this engaging presentation by Bishop McManus (originally recorded in 2016 for our "Conscience and the Catholic Voter" series) and learn more about the importance of developing a rightly formed conscience so that we can be truly faithful citizens dedicated to upholding the dignity of the human person and serving Christ by promoting the common good. Conscience & the Catholic Voter MORE RESOURCES TO HELP FORM CONSCIENCES FOR FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP: NEW! Priorities at the Polls by Archbishop Joseph Naumann, USCCB Respect Life Program "Live the Gospel of Life" . This article makes an excellent bulletin insert, an educational piece for personal reflection or group discussion, and for sharing with others. Click here to see the article in a variety of formats. Catechism of the Catholic Church (n. 1730-1802) Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life) - St. John Paul II Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship - U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Participation of Catholics in Political Life - Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics - USCCB