James Golka
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“But as I prayed about it, I thought that this is what Catholics do,”
James Golka · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
Golka said he concluded after prayer that participating was consistent with longstanding Catholic practice.
“We pray for people. No matter whether we agree or disagree on anything, we always pray for our country and leaders.”
James Golka · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
Golka emphasized that Catholics pray for people and for their country and leaders regardless of disagreements.
“On the other hand, I knew people might be upset. Though I originally thought it would be a private meeting, I knew that it could be shared and that some might use it for political purposes.”
James Golka · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
Golka acknowledged he knew people might be upset and that the originally private meeting could be shared and used for political purposes.
“I wasn’t sure what to do. On one hand, it was a great opportunity to raise important issues for the Church’s benefit,”
James Golka · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
Golka discussed his participation in the Oval Office prayer in an interview with the Denver Catholic, acknowledging it was an opportunity to raise important issues for the Church.