Hello everyone.

Today, a new chapter of our lives as Americans has begun. There is no doubt that it will be a very challenging transition after what we experienced and witnessed as a nation: the division, the anger, the un-American events on January 6th, and the uncertainties of what might have happened in the days after.

We have always been known as the strongest democracy in the world - and we desire to keep it that way. Therefore, we need to pray to God for guidance and enlightenment for our new leaders. Our future is hinged on their success. Let us also pray that We the People realize that it is only through unity that we will achieve our goals of peace and prosperity.

It is time to heal, and treat one another once again as fellow Americans, as brothers and sisters - not (political) enemies. May unity and charity prevail in our communities, and in our great nation as a whole.

Mary, Patroness of the United States of America, intercede for us. Amen.

Fr. Romy