We have a special announcement to make regarding our upcoming Catholic Prayer for America Gala taking place this Thursday March 19th, Feast of St. Joseph, in Washington DC. Joe Kent, a baptized Catholic, and former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center will be coming to address our audience with a powerful message.
Earlier this morning, Washington DC was shocked with the breaking news that Mr. Kent, resigned from his position over the Iran War. Joe Kent, a man of deep faith had this to say on a post that now has over 18 million views in just 5 hours.
“After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby. It has been an honor serving under President Donald Trump. May God bless America.”
This announcement comes just two days after our Holy Father made a strong call for peace in the middle east, drawing special attention to the innocent civilians, including the school for girls and Father Pierre El-Rahi that were indiscriminately targeted and killed last week by Israeli forces.
BREAKING: Former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent to Address “Catholic Prayer for America” Gala on March 19th, Feast of St. Joseph in Washington DC @joekent16jan19
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Pope Leo XIV, addressing those responsible for the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran, launched an appeal “in the name of the Christians of the Middle East and of all women and men of goodwill: Cease the fire! Let paths of dialogue be reopened!” “….Violence can never lead to the justice, the stability and the peace that peoples are awaiting.”
The Pope even went further to say, “One might ask: Do those Christians who bear serious responsibility in armed conflicts have the humility and courage to make a serious examination of conscience and go to confession?”
With all this in mind, our team made a prayerful quick decision to extend an invite to Mr. Kent to join us in prayer at our Gala. I am honored that he accepted our invitation. The core DNA of Catholics for Catholics is to back frontline warriors who are taking stands for God and Country. We are Catholics FOR Catholics!
The decision to resign, heeding both the words of the Vicar of Christ, and his own conscience, make Joe Kent someone we are proud of.
We will be praying for all at our upcoming Catholic Prayer for America Gala, asking Jesus and Our Lady to bring peace to the world and protect the United States of America.
We hope to see you in DC on the feast day of St. Joseph!
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John Yep
President, Catholics for Catholics
