The Bishops of the Philippines have released a prayer for the national and local 2022 elections. The prayer asks that "the forthcoming national and local elections may truly reflect, the will of the Lord who guides the destinies of nations".
Archbishop Romulo Valles explained the prayer is similar to the "Oratio Imperata" but its focus is on the 16 values enshrined in the preamble of the Constitution.
The Episcopal Commission on Liturgy suggested that parishes pray the Oratio Imperata for Protection against the COVID-19 before the Mass. The 2022 Election Prayer can be recited every first and third Sunday of the month.
The prayer was prepared by Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas, former president of the Episcopal Conference.
The political elections, are scheduled for May 9, 2022. Some are seeking the office of president, vice president, and the seats of 12 senators and 308 members of the House of Representatives. There are also votes for 81 governors and deputy governors, 780 seats in the provincial councils, 1,634 mayors and deputy mayors of municipalities, 13,546 seats in the municipal councils. General elections are held every six years, on the second Monday in May.
PRAYER FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS
Leader: Let us pray that the forthcoming national and local elections may truly reflect
the will of the Lord who guides the destinies of nations.
For every petition, let us pray together:
Response: Deliver us, Lord.
From coercion, intimidation, violence and terrorism ...
From dishonesty, lies and all distortion of truth...
From bribery, graft and all conspiracy for fraud...
From gullibility to the deceptive and blindness of perspective...
From threats, intimidation and perverse language...
Leader: Let us pray together:
Response: Hear us, Lord
That conscience may always be our ultimate norm ...
That the common good may always be our highest goal ...
That human dignity may be respected all the time ...
That the poor and the weak may always have the priority ...
That care for creation may never be ignored ...
That solidarity may guide the path of peace and development ...
That genuine fear of God and love of neighbors may guide those who seek
public office ...
Leader: Let us pray.
Altogether: Shepherd of souls and Savior of the nations, politics is your gift to us, a call
to serve others and grow in holiness. Guide our politics as you guide our lives. May our
political engagement for voters and candidates bring glory to your loving name and help
us grow in holiness, forever and ever. Amen.
Source: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JfGLP70qpVXf3siNIlP0pNb8bUeVWFnm with Information from Fides News
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