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> [Worst thing about Al Smith dinner : it was another reminder of how far we are from the amity between opposing sides that is needed for effective governance.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/worst-thing-about-al-smith-dinner-it-was-another-reminder-of-how-far/)

[John I. Jenkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-i-jenkins/)

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## More by John I. Jenkins

> [We are called to serve the common good by engaging with political and other institutions, even in our pluralistic society. We bring to that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/we-are-called-to-serve-the-common-good-by-engaging-with-political-and/)

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> [Though the archbishop may rightly argue that they are objectively wrong in their positions, I don't understand how he can presume to know the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/though-the-archbishop-may-rightly-argue-that-they-are-objectively/)

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> [Best thing about Al Smith dinner: Cardinal Dolan got the candidates together for a brief prayer before going out on the stage.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/best-thing-about-al-smith-dinner-cardinal-dolan-got-the-candidates/)

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> [I have reflected a great deal on that event, and continue to do so. I cannot give you a complete answer in a few…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/i-have-reflected-a-great-deal-on-that-event-and-continue-to-do-so-i/)

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> [Pope Francis has taught us by his example how we can witness with our lives and actions to our faith and moral principles, but…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/pope-francis-has-taught-us-by-his-example-how-we-can-witness-with-our/)

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> [ \[Pope Francis\] has done this not through angry speeches, but through the powerful symbols and examples of embracing a badly deformed man, welcoming refugees… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/pope-francis-has-done-this-not-through-angry-speeches-but-through-the/)

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> [We have perhaps all said things in unguarded moments that we would not want printed in newspapers.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/we-have-perhaps-all-said-things-in-unguarded-moments-that-we-would/)

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> [I live near Amish communities in northern Indiana and I have the greatest respect for such faithful people. They attempt to live their faith…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/i-live-near-amish-communities-in-northern-indiana-and-i-have-the/)

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> [I've never met anyone who has changed his mind or deepened his faith because he has been confronted with such angry condemnations.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/i-ve-never-met-anyone-who-has-changed-his-mind-or-deepened-his-faith/)

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> [As Pope Francis says in Amoris laetitia, pastors must "make room for the consciences of the faithful, who very often respond as best they…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/as-pope-francis-says-in-amoris-laetitia-pastors-must-make-room-for/)

[John I. Jenkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-i-jenkins/)

> [I've seen many dig in their heels and becoming disenchanted with the church because of these kinds of denunciations from coreligionists. We have to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/i-ve-seen-many-dig-in-their-heels-and-becoming-disenchanted-with-the/)

[John I. Jenkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-i-jenkins/)

> [Worst thing about Al Smith dinner : it was another reminder of how far we are from the amity between opposing sides that is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/worst-thing-about-al-smith-dinner-it-was-another-reminder-of-how-far/)

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> [ \[Pope Francis\] has reminded us that the way we live our lives is the most important expression of our Catholic identity. ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/pope-francis-has-reminded-us-that-the-way-we-live-our-lives-is-the/)

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> [To the extent that we sow love where there is hate and light where there is darkness, each in his or her own walk…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/to-the-extent-that-we-sow-love-where-there-is-hate-and-light-where/)

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> [ No doubt the \[presedential\] campaigns have reflected some anxiety, anger, and resentment in the nation at large, and we must try to understand these… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-i-jenkins/no-doubt-the-presedential-campaigns-have-reflected-some-anxiety-anger/)

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