THE LITURGICAL YEAR

Sermons, hymns, meditations and other musings to guide our annual pilgrim's progress through the liturgical year.

Sunday, July 19, 2020

A PRAYER BY ARCHBISHOP VIGANO

A PRAYER FOR THE 7TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Prayer for a Resurgence of Christianity in America
And the Re-Election of President Donald J. Trump
By Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò

Almighty, Everlasting God, King of Kings and Lord of Lords: graciously turn thy gaze upon us who invoke thee with confidence.

Bless the citizens of the United States of America; grant peace and prosperity to our Nation; illuminate those who govern us, that they may commit themselves to the common good, in respect for thy holy Law.

Protect those who, defending the inviolable principles of the Natural Law and thy Commandments, must face the repeated assaults of the Enemy of the human race.

Keep in the hearts of thy children courage for the truth, love for virtue, and perseverance in the midst of trials.

Make our families grow in the example that our Lord hath given us, together with his most Holy Mother and Saint Joseph in the home of Nazareth; give to our fathers and mothers the gift of Strength, to educate wisely the children with whom thou hast blessed them.

Give courage to those who, in spiritual combat, fight the good fight as soldiers of Christ against the furious forces of the children of darkness.

Keep each one of us, O Lord, in thy most Sacred Heart, and above all, him whom thou hast placed at the head of our Nation.

Bless the President of the United States of America, so that, aware of his responsi-bility and his duties, he may be a knight of justice, a defender of the oppressed, a firm bulwark against thine enemies, and a proud supporter of the children of light.

Place the United States of America and the whole world beneath the mantle of the Queen of Victories, our unconquered Leader in battle, the Immaculate Conception.  It is thanks to her, and through thy divine Mercy, that the hymn of praise doth rise to thee, O Lord, from the children whom thou hast redeemed through the Precious Blood of thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen.

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