As people of both faith and reason, Catholics are called upon to bring truth to political life in a manner consistent with the mission of our Lord, a mission that He has called us to share. Too often, politics becomes a contest of powerful interests, partisan attacks, sound bites, and media hype. The Catholic Church calls for a different kind of political engagement, one shaped by the moral convictions of well-formed consciences and focused on the dignity of every human being, the pursuit of the common good, and the protection of the weak, marginalized, and vulnerable.