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From the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops

10/22/2020

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Bearing in mind our nation’s challenges and the need for wise, moral, civic leadership, the USCCB is offering an electronic Election Novena to help Catholics prepare for the upcoming election. 

For nine consecutive days, Monday, October 26 through Tuesday, November 3, participants will be encouraged to pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the day’s intention.  A closing prayer for elected leaders will be offered on day 10, Wednesday, November 4.

Short version
Novena for America and her elected officials
Catholics are encouraged to pray a novena ahead of election day. Join other Catholics in praying a novena for America and her elected officials from Monday, Oct. 26 - Tuesday, Nov. 3. 
Catholics are encouraged to pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the day’s intention.
Find daily intentions here or sign up to receive them via email: https://www.usccb.org/2020-election-novena
Learn more about our call to faithful citizenship here: https://grdiocese.org/faithful-citizenship/

Long version

Novena for America and her elected officials
Catholics are encouraged to pray a novena ahead of election day. Join other Catholics in praying a novena for America and her elected officials from Monday, Oct. 26 - Tuesday, Nov. 3. 
Catholics are encouraged to pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the day’s intention:
Day One: Monday, Oct. 26
As we prepare for the national & local elections, in the midst of a global pandemic, may our political engagement be guided by our Catholic Faith.
 
Day Two: Tuesday, Oct. 27
In this month of the Holy Rosary, may Our Blessed Mother guide us in confronting racial inequalities and restoring peace in our communities.
 
Day Three: Wednesday, Oct. 28
May all Americans recall the necessity of dialogue, civility, and humility in this election season.
 
Day Four: Thursday, Oct. 29
May all people understand the moral and ethical dimensions of political decisions and decide accordingly.
 
Day Five: Friday, Oct. 30
May voters & elected leaders uphold the dignity of every human life in their political engagement.
 
Day Six: Saturday, Oct. 31
May Catholics recall all aspects of Catholic Social Teaching as they consider their votes.
 
Day Seven: Sunday, Nov. 1
May there be a transformation of politics to focus on the dignity of the human person and the common good.
 
Day Eight: Monday, Nov. 2
May we keep in mind the gift of religious freedom and our duty to defend and exercise it as faithful citizens.
 
Day Nine: Tuesday, Nov. 3
Today, as we approach the polls, may we understand & embrace the principles of our Faith that should guide our political engagement.
 
Closing (Day 10): Wednesday, Nov. 4
May the leaders elected this week be guided by the Holy Spirit as they fulfill their positions.

Learn more about our call to faithful citizenship here: https://grdiocese.org/faithful-citizenship/


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