Every once in awhile Fr. Longenecker gets it right. If you are a Christian, remember that Jesus is Lord. See what you think.
So I not only want to vote local, I want to live local and love local. If there are social problems, I want to get involved at the parish level. If there are economic problems I want to see what we can do in our own parish to help the poor, the unemployed, the needy and the immigrants. If there are family problems I want to get involved in helping to solve them at the local, parish level.
I advise you to do the same. Do not fret about the national elections. Do not fret about whatever corrupt, ignoramus gets elected to the White House.
Live local. Love local. Worship local.
This is where life is real. This is what matters. This is where you can roll up your sleeves and make a difference.
Get involved in loving God and loving your neighbor here and now where you live and where you are.
Leave the corrupt politicians to their devices, hope for the best, expect the worst.
Pray and don’t worry.