September 01, 2004
Bishop Rene Gracida
Almighty God, Eternal Father!
You are the source of all that is true and good. We acknowledge that at this
time many in our society have turned away from all that is true and good and are
enamored of lies and evil practices. Our national elections are always a time
when the differences between political parties and individual candidates are
shown in sharp relief, especially with regard to truth.
The national campaigns provide us with an opportunity to judge the truthfulness
of the candidates and to evaluate the goodness of the policies which they
advocate. Therefore we turn to you and plead for your help in a time of discord.
Bless the American People and grant us the wisdom to identify those candidates
whose lives, words and actions, demonstrate beyond doubt their commitment to
truth and the common good.
Bless the voters in this General Election with the guidance of your Holy Spirit
that they may make the right choices and through their choices strengthen our
Nation in the service of goodness and truth.
Bless America and keep it safe from domestic and foreign terrorists.
All of this we ask with faith and confidence in your Providence.
Amen!