prayer for permatang pauh

O God, we understand You today as Lord
not only of individuals but also of nations and governments,

We thank You for the graces you have given us
to exercise our political charity in Malaysia.

We also thank you for the opportunity of free choice offered to the people
of the constituency of Permatang Pauh for electing a leader.

Lord God, give them the courage to exercise their solemn duty
as citizens of Malaysia to vote on behalf of the whole nation.

Guide those voters with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit
so that they may choose a suitable and trustworthy candidate
in becoming the next Member of Parliament for Permatang Pauh

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(first appeared in this post. this is not my own composition but from the herald catholic paper)’

NOTE: for live coverage of the polls today, apart from malaysiakini (which seems hard to get in but there is a malaysiakini mirror site), visit anil netto’s blog. (good update there!)
also, don’t forget to check out mafrel’s blog for updates too, particularly on complaints received.