Dear Friends,
I find it difficult to watch football games on television during the last few weeks of October because of the political ads during the commercial breaks. The political climate in our country has grown so divisive and mean-spirited, and it even creeps into our lovely, neighborly life in Nebraska. We may not be able to change that divisive climate, but we can ask for God’s help.
May I suggest that we pray an extra prayer for our country each day between now and November 3rd. It comes from the Catholic Conference of Bishops:
God of all life,
Help us to appreciate the great gift that is human life
formed in your image, a reflection of your holiness.
Help us to recognize you
in all whom you have created:
children not yet born,
families affected by poverty and war,
people of different abilities,
people from other lands, and
all who are victims of hatred and racism.
Help us to bear witness to the dignity of all whom you have created,
regardless of stage of life,
or wealth,
or ability,
or color, or creed,
for every person is fully equal in your loving eyes.
Share with us your holy knowledge
that we are all your children,
each bestowed with inherent dignity.
May your justice reign forever!
Amen.
Peace,
Fr. Damian