Novena - Day 5

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This is the fifth day of the novena for wisdom and counsel as we prepare to vote in the presidential election.

The following Election Prayer was written by Fr. Daniel Coughlin, priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Chaplain to the U.S. House of Representatives. (H/T to Rocco)

Almighty and ever–living God,
bound in faithful love to your people,
be attentive to our deepest needs;
for as a nation we place all our trust in you.

Since election day approaches,
we pray for all those who have placed their name before the people;
to seal their commitment of public service for the common good.

Purify the intentions of those who deserve the public trust.

Transform self interest into compassion for your people,
as you make them harbingers of our future.

Empower each voter with Your Spirit;
so that as the free people of your creation
they may recognize truth and personal integrity in those they choose.

May the representative government they place in service
mirror their own commitment
to search out the ways of peace with others
and establish an economic stability where justice will flourish for all.

May a new era of patriotism dawn upon the United States;
a patriotism strong enough to carry us through difficult times
and flexible enough to embrace authentic creativity.

Drawing upon the resources of university and business,
may the legal and social development of your people
help all citizens realize their full potential in your sight.

For your wisdom is revealed to us and in us both now and forever.
Amen.
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