St Saviour’s
Cathedral
Diocese of
Canberra & Goulburn
A
Litany for use during an election campaign
Lord
of every time and place, God of integrity and
truth,we
pray for wisdom as we prepare to vote in the Federal
election.
For this land and the diversity
of its peoples,
we thank you, Lord.
For
all who work for peace and justice in this land,
we thank you, Lord.
For
leaders who serve the common good,
we thank you, Lord.
For
robust democracy and freedom to participate in public life,
we thank you, Lord.
For
media scrutiny and open debate,
we thank you, Lord.
Bless
those who administer the electoral process,
that
they may uphold fairness, honesty and truth.
Hear us, good Lord.
Impart
your wisdom to all who propose policy,
that
their promises may serve those in greatest need.
Hear us, good Lord.
Give
integrity to party leaders, candidates and campaign
workers,
and
keep them from deceit and corruption.
Hear us, good Lord.
Protect all engaged in public
life, with their families, friends and colleagues,
that
nothing may demean or do them harm.Hear
us, good Lord.
Direct those who influence
opinion through the media,
that
we may listen, speak and vote with sound minds.
Hear us, good Lord.
Lord
of every time and place, God beyond our dreaming,
we
pray for wisdom as we prepare to vote in the Federal
election.
Give
us a Parliament committed to the priorities of your
kingdom,
so that peace, compassion, truth and justice may prevail
among us,
and
make us a blessing to all peoples, through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
Amen.
God,
bless Australia,
guard
our people
guide our leaders
and give us peace;
for
Jesus Christ’s sake.
Amen.
A pdf of this litany may be obtained
here