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- Election Prayer
  
  by Servant of God, Father John Anthony Hardon, S.J.
  
  Lord Jesus Christ, You told us to give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God. Enlighten the minds of our people in America. May we choose a President of the United States, and other government officials, according to Your Divine Will. Give our citizens the courage to choose leaders of our nation who respect the sanctity of unborn human life, the sanctity of marriage, the sanctity of marital relations, the sanctity of the family, and the sanctity of the aging. Grant us the wisdom to give You, what belongs to You, our God. If we do this, as a nation, we are confident You will give us an abundance of Your blessings through our elected leaders. Amen.
- Faithful Citizenship
  
  A video from the USCCB to help Catholics participate in political life guided by their faith.
- "The ideal politician for me
  is the one who has concern
  about your soul,
  that you have freedom of religion,
  peace and joy,
  work, security and assurance.
  
  Pray before you vote,
  vote in the name of God.
  
  Pray that we will once again
  be a nation under God."
  
  – Mother Angelica,
  Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration
- Resources
  
  Guide to Moral Duties Concerning Voting
  
  Major Party Platforms for Election Year 2020 in Comparison with Catholic Teaching
- Prayer Before an Election
  
  Lord God,
  
  As the election approaches,
  we seek to better understand
  the issues and concerns
  that confront our country,
  and how the Gospel compels us
  to respond as faithful citizens
  in our community.
  
  We ask for eyes
  that are free from blindness
  so that we might see each other
  as brothers and sisters,
  one and equal in dignity,
  especially those who are victims
  of abuse and violence,
  deceit and poverty.
  We ask for ears that will hear
  the cries of children unborn
  and those abandoned,
  men and women oppressed
  because of race or creed,
  religion or gender.
  We ask for minds and hearts
  that are open to hearing
  the voices of leaders
  who will bring us closer
  to your Kingdom.
  
  We pray for discernment
  so that we may choose leaders
  who hear your Word,
  live your love,
  and keep in the ways
  of your truth
  as they follow in the steps of Jesus
  and his Apostles
  and guide us to your Kingdom
  of justice and peace.
  
  We ask this
  in the name of your Son,
  Jesus Christ,
  and through the power
  of the Holy Spirit.
  
  Amen.
- Make a Difference
  
  Following Jesus means going out into our world, loving our neighbor, and making a difference.
  
  Take a look at our ministries and outreach opportunities, and please consider getting involved. Every little bit helps and you can start small.
  
  Come help us serve our parish and our community, and beyond.
  
  "Serve one another through love." (Galatians 5:13).