dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Glory and Praise for ever; Lk 21:1-4
today we celebrate the feast of the 3rd successor of Peter, Clement I.
He was Pope toward the end of the 1st century.
In his letter to Corinth, Pope Clement exhorts the community to pray for the governing class, the civil rulers, even as they are being persecuted by them. This prayer is the oldest prayer we have written outside of the New Testament text.
"Grant them, Lord, health, peace, harmony, stability, so that they may give no offense in administering the government you have given them. For it is you, Master, heavenly "King of eternity," who give the sons of men glory and honor and authority over the earth's people. Direct their plans, O Lord, in accord with "what is good and pleasing to you," so they administer the authority you have given them, with peace, considerateness, and reverence, and so win your mercy."
May this be our prayer for our government leaders as they seek to pass health care reform.
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