We are gifted in our nation with the right to vote. It has become all the more apparent that the mid-term elections coming up in one week are very important for us and for our nation. I personally believe that this election is a fight for the soul of our nation. Throughout the past 18 months, the ideals and the principles upon which our nation was founded has been under a deadly assault. The time has come for the citizens of our nation to push back and defeat the racism, the greed, the misogyny, and hatred that has infected our government. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have a beautiful prayer for us to pray as we discern for whom we are voting. I invite all to pray this prayer everyday in anticipation of November 6th.
Prayer Before an Election
Lord God, as the election approaches,
we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city/state/country,
and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.
We ask for eyes that are free from blindness
so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters,
one and equal in dignity,
especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned,
Men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender.
We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom.
We pray for discernment
so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word,
live your love,
and keep in the ways of your truth
as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles
and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
