Prayer for Peace After an Election

Through the Intercession of Blessed Karl

Lord Jesus Christ,
You are the true King of peace.
In You alone is found true freedom.

Free our world from conflict.
Bring unity to troubled nations.
Let Your glorious peace reign in every heart.

Dispel all darkness and evil.
Protect the dignity of every human life.
Replace hatred with Your love.

Give wisdom to world leaders.
Free them from selfish ambition.
Eliminate all violence and war.

Glorious Virgin Mary,
Saint Michael the Archangel,
Blessed Karl and Servant of God Zita,
Every angel and saint:
Please pray for peace.
Pray for unity amongst nations.
Pray for unity amongst all people.
Pray for the most vulnerable.
Pray for those suffering.
Pray for the fearful.
Pray for those most in need.
Pray for us all.

Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear our prayers.
Jesus, I trust in You!

Amen.

“Karl of Austria was first of all a good family father and as such a servant of life and peace. He used all his strength in pursuit of peace, at the cost of being misunderstood and mocked at. For this reason, too, he offers us an example for our times, and we can invoke him as an intercessor of peace for humanity.”

Pope Francis