Minnesota’s Catholic bishops are joining the faithful at Adoration at the Capitol this year, with Bishop Daniel Felton of Duluth scheduled for the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. opportunity April 10.
The five-hour adoration in the basement level of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul brings prayer into the public square. Jason Adkins, executive director and general counsel of the Minnesota Catholic Conferen...
The strongest version of this narrative presents a compelling case for the intersection of faith and civic life, framing prayer as a unifying force in a polarized political climate. The organizers deserve credit for creating a space where diverse participants—from Capitol employees to families—can engage in quiet reflection, using a historically significant monstrance and leveraging the symbolic architecture of the Capitol itself. The emphasis on praying for elected officials, rather than lobbyi...