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Tallahassee, Fla., Sep 28, 2013 \/ 06:13 am (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- As the scheduled execution date approaches for a Florida man convicted of murder, local Catholics are offering prayers and renewing their call for an end to the practice of the death penalty.
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\n\t\u201cEven those who have committed terrible deeds and caused great pain possess a human dignity that is inherent in all persons,\u201d said the Florida Catholic Conference in a Sept. 25 statement. \u201cThis dignity, instilled by our Creator, is neither earned nor can it be forfeited.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tThe conference urged Florida Governor Rick Scott to spare the life of Marshall Gore, who is scheduled to be executed on Oct. 1 for the murder of Susan Roark and Robyn Novick.<\/p>\n

\tWhile voicing \u201cprofound sadness\u201d over the murders and praying that the victims\u2019 \u201cfamilies are able to realize true peace and healing,\u201d the Florida Catholic Conference warned that \u201cMr. Gore\u2019s execution serves only to further distort society\u2019s understanding of the sacredness of all human life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cWith this deliberate taking of a life, the State demonstrates that killing is an acceptable manner in which to address harmful and hurtful acts. We believe it is not.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cThe State\u2019s responsibility to protect society and punish criminals can be accomplished without resorting to the death penalty,\u201d the conference continued.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cA sentence of life in prison without possibility of parole is a severe punishment, which allows for the prospect of conversion for the sinner and gives us the opportunity to forgive their wrong doings.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tA number of vigils have been planned throughout the state to show solidarity and to pray for victims of violence, people on death row and an end to the death penalty.
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\n\tIn the Diocese of St. Augustine, prayer vigils will be held in front of the Duval County Unified Courthouse, Flagler County Courthouse, and St. Augustine Beach City Hall, as well as across from the Florida State Prison Execution Building.<\/p>\n

\tPensacola-Tallahassee will hold a Eucharistic Holy Hour at 7:00 on the evening of Sept. 30 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.<\/p>\n

\tCatholic Charities Respect Life Office is co-hosting a 5:30 p.m. prayer service on Oct. 1, followed by a procession and silent vigil at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach.<\/p>\n

\tThe Diocese of St. Petersburg will host an evening prayer session on Oct.1on the local radio, which will also be available online. Prayer vigils will also be held in Miami, Orlando and Venice.<\/p>\n

\tTallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty have organized a community prayer service in front of the Governor\u2019s Mansion on the evening of Oct. 1.<\/p>\n

\tAn interfaith Remembrance Service has also been planned for noon the day after the execution at the Capitol Building.<\/p>\n

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