Cardinal Brislin has asked that prayers of thanksgiving be offered at Masses on the weekend of 20th/21st July, for the success and peaceful outcome of the recent elections in South Africa.
For some months before the elections we prayed for the success of the elections, and despite fears of possible violence and other problems, the elections were successful and peaceful. The Cardinal asks that we thank God for prayers answered and that we continue to pray for our leaders in the service of all the peoples of our country.
Lord God and Father of the human family,
we are grateful for the many blessings we enjoy in South Africa.
We give you thanks for the peaceful outcome of the elections in our country,
And we ask for your protection and guidance for all who devote themselves to the common good, and who work for justice and peace.
We pray for our elected leaders,
that they may be true servants of our people.
Lord, heal us of our differences and unite us in a common purpose and commitment for the good of all our people,
especially those who are most vulnerable in our midst.
Amen.
Amen and grateful wholeheartedly