I invite everyone who reads Integrity to take some time during this interregnum to pray for our Cardinals. I was moved greatly by Cardinal George these past few days. The emotion in his voice was clear. This man loved John Paul II. Cardinal George begged all of us attending for our prayers, that he and his brother Cardinals be attentive to the wishes of the Holy Spirit as they enter the conclave.
In that spirit, from my prayer book:
"O Merciful Father, strengthen the bishops who serve You through Your Holy Catholic Church. Each day, may they rise and renew their commitment to be good shepherds of Your people, treasuring them as their very wealth. May they rise early to seek Your Wisdom, eager to be instructed and to heed Your laws. Make Your bishops wise in Your ways and courageous witnesses to the Truth, willing to bring the message of salvation to all, with boldness, honesty and love. Rescue them from the temptation to be held in esteem by a world that has deceived itself into believing evil is good. Amen."
Veni Sancte Spiritus, Veni Per Mariam.
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