Prayer to Our Lady for Governance by Fr. Ripperger

Consecration of the Those Governing to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Immaculate Mary, Patroness ofthe United States of America, Queen of Heaven and of Earth,
beneath whose sway are subject all things that are lower than God, sorrowful and mindful of our own
sinfulness and the sins of our nation, we come to thee, our refuge and hope. Knowing that our
country cannot be saved by our own works and mindful of how much our nation has departed from
the ways of thy Son, we humbly ask that thou wouldst turn thine eyes upon our country to bring
about its conversion. We consecrate to thee all of those governing our republic, so that what is
spiritually and morally best for the citizens of our nation may be accomplished, and that they would
govern according to the spiritual and moral principles which will bring our nation into conformity
with the teachings of thy Son. Bind any forces, spiritual or human, that would seek to inflict harm or
evil on our country or those who do good for our nation by their governance. Give grace to the
citizens of this land so that they may merit leaders who will govern according to the Sacred Heart of
thy Son, that His glory may be made manifest, lest we be given the leaders we deserve. Trusting in
the providential care of God the Father and thy maternal care, we have perfect confidence that thou
wilt take care of us and wilt not leave us forsaken. O Mary Immaculate, pray for us. Amen.

By Father Ripperger