Election Prayers

The Sheepcat offers some prayers for the US election.

First, an "approved prayer given by Our Lord to Sister Marie de St. Pierre (in the 19th century) against 'revolutionary men.'"

"Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and all the instruments of His Holy Passion that Thou mayest put division in the camp of Thine enemies, for as Thy beloved Son hath said, "a kingdom divided against itself shall fail."

Second, he reminds us of Father Corapi's call for a rosary novena (PDF warning).

Third, he slightly re-writes a prayer for those outside the US to pray.

Original version:

Almighty God, all things are in your hands: our nation, our communities, our families, our lives.

In this time of great decision, bless our country and its people. Prosper the efforts of the just and true, and thwart the purposes of the unjust and dishonest. Preserve our land from violence and turmoil, and keep our relationships decent and respectful.

Inspire voters, legislators, executives, and judges so our country may be a land where morality is furthered by law and authority; where life is protected, marriage is respected, and family is supported; where the innocent are spared, and the guilty are punished; where justice is tempered by mercy, and mercy fortified by justice.

Help us to keep the United States of America a land where the rule of law and respect for individual dignity are the legal foundation of a just order.

Amen.

Lane Core Jr. CIW P

The Sheepcat's re-write:

Almighty God, all things are in your hands: our nation, our communities, our families, our lives. So too the United States of America.

In this time of great decision, bless that country and its people. Prosper the efforts of the just and true, and thwart the purposes of the unjust and dishonest. Preserve their land from violence and turmoil, and keep their relationships decent and respectful.

Inspire voters, legislators, executives, and judges so their country may be a land where morality is furthered by law and authority; where life is protected, marriage is respected, and family is supported; where the innocent are spared, and the guilty are punished; where justice is tempered by mercy, and mercy fortified by justice.

Help them to keep the United States of America a land where the rule of law and respect for individual dignity are the legal foundation of a just order.

Amen.