Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Good morning, St. John's students, faculty, and staff. Let us pause in our day to pray. As we head into the election today, let us pray for our country for a peaceful process. May we all use our responsibility as citizens of this country wisely to choose the leader that may lead us to a better tomorrow.
We also pray especially for Kathleen Shaw, grandmother of freshmen Ben Butler, for good health, and comfort and healing in sickness. 
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
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
Thank you and have a patriotic day!
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