For those in power; who prefer political games to serving the people, we pray.

For those who claim to the title of Christian, yet do not walk in love, we pray.

For those who see the needy, and avert their eyes, we pray.

For those who ignore God's call to compassion, mercy and love, we pray.

For those who hate their political foes, whether as professionals or private citizen, we pray.

For those who close their ears and hearts to the cries of the persecuted Church, we pray.

For those who choose the world over you, Lord, we pray.

Lord, forgive us our hardheartedness and pride. Forgive us for being a people that enjoys contention and needless fighting, which hurts the weak and benefits only the powerful. Forgive us our purposeful blindness, and open our eyes and hearts to your message, most merciful God.

This we ask in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Amen.

--Fr Charles Butler