By Fr. Bernard Holzer, aa
In a few days, we will witness and act in two elections: the election of the pope in Rome and the elections of our local leaders and legislators for the next three years in the Philippines.
For the election of the Pope, we pray that the College of Cardinals will elect the successor of St. Peter, who is best able to guide the Church in our time.
For the midterm elections, we pray that voters will discern on the candidates who will serve the common good, bring justice and harmony to our people, and care for the poor.
May each elector pronounce the oath that each cardinal will declare before casting his vote in the papal conclave: “I call as my witness Christ the Lord, who will be my judge, that my vote is given to one who, before God, I believe should be elected”!
May God assist us and guide us. Amen!
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