Denver Bishops Call for Prayer
Denver Bishops Invite Catholics to Pray for Nation
Archbishop Samuel Aquila and Auxiliary
Bishop James Conley are inviting the faithful of the Archdiocese of Denver, and
all people of faith, to pray for our nation ahead of the November 6
presidential election.
Bishop James Conley are inviting the faithful of the Archdiocese of Denver, and
all people of faith, to pray for our nation ahead of the November 6
presidential election.
The bishops are also encouraging parishes throughout
northern Colorado to organize rosaries and holy hours, beginning this weekend.
northern Colorado to organize rosaries and holy hours, beginning this weekend.
responsibility to vote and to participate in the political process. As
Catholics, we have a moral duty to vote with an informed conscience, and to
pray for wisdom and guidance as we head to the voting booth.”
weekend and through November 6,” he added. “Let us ask God to bless us with the
courage to live in the truth, and for leaders who are dedicated to protecting
the rights of the unborn and religious liberty.”
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception will
expose the Blessed Sacrament from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and from 4:30
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6.
expose the Blessed Sacrament from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and from 4:30
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6.
All people of faith are encouraged to pray the following
prayer ahead of the election.
prayer ahead of the election.
Spellman
God of our Fathers, Shepherd of Thy people, Lord
of free men’s souls, bless Thou our nation with a valiant, Godly spirit, with a
vision to see, with the courage to try, with the power to achieve, that,
marching behind Thee, Thy people shall not perish.
of free men’s souls, bless Thou our nation with a valiant, Godly spirit, with a
vision to see, with the courage to try, with the power to achieve, that,
marching behind Thee, Thy people shall not perish.
God, bless our America! Hear our prayer for our united peoples, grant guidance
to our leaders, protection to our sons, and teach each of us Thy way of life in
good will and peace. Amen.
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