MIDWEEK PRAYER

This week I'll copy a prayer for the United States of America written last week by Italian Archbishop Vigano.  He was once the Nuncio (connection and filter between a country and the Vatican) for the United States.  (I have modified it to suit me - you can find the original on the internet.)

Almighty and Eternal God, King of Kings and Lord of Lords:  graciously turn your gaze to us who invoke You with confidence.  

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

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

Keep in the hearts of Your 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, His Most Holy Mother and Saint Joseph have given us in their home in Nazareth; give to our fathers and mothers the gift of strength, to educate wisely the children with which You have blessed them.

Keep each one of us, O Lord, in your Most Sacred Heart, and above all, the ones whom Your Providence has placed at the head of our Nation.  Bless the President of the United States of America so that, aware of his responsibility and duties, he may be a knight of justice, a defender of the oppressed, a firm bulwark against your enemies, and a proud supporter of the children of light.

Place the United States of America and the whole world under the mantle of the Queen of Victories, our Unconquered Leader in battle, she of the Immaculate Conception. It is thanks to her, and through your Mercy, that the hymn of praise rises to you, O Lord, from the children who You have redeemed in the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen