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Pray for our elected officials
Faith is at the heart of our work.
Please keep our state’s elected officials in prayer as they make decisions impacting our state. This is especially important from January to mid-April, during the annual General Assembly session.
Photo: St. Thomas More, patron saint of politicians, civil servants and attorneys; image from the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore.
Prayer for the General Assembly and Governor
God of power and might, wisdom and justice,
Through You, authority is rightly administered,
laws are enacted, and judgment is decreed.
Assist with your spirit of counsel and fortitude
the lawmakers of the State of Maryland.
May they always seek the ways of
righteousness and mercy.
Grant that they may be enabled by your
powerful protections to lead our State with
honesty and integrity. Amen.
Oración por la Asamblea General y el Gobernador
Dios de poder, sabiduría y justicia:
a través de ti la autoridad se administra correctamente,
se promulgan leyes y se decreta el juicio.
Asiste con tu espíritu de consejo y fortaleza
a los legisladores del Estado de Maryland.
Que siempre busquen los caminos correctos,
la justicia y la misericordia.
Concede que tu poderosa protección
les permita liderar nuestro estado con
honestidad e integridad. Amen.