Our Fourth Monday for Obama

"... For nothing will be impossible for God." -- from today's Gospel reading.

Always a good thing to remember, but especially for us as we pray for Mr. Obama!

At least twice now I've overheard people saying they intend to pray for Michelle Obama so that Barack Obama will be converted. I've been pondering this, and here's what I've decided, for whatever it's worth: there is certainly nothing wrong with praying for Michelle Obama, as she is clearly in need some conversion herself, or even for both of them. But if our intention and desire is for Barack Obama to be converted, then why not simply ask for him to be converted? As far as the country is concerned, it's him that matters. The logic is that if she is converted, he will follow, but we all know plenty of examples where that does not occur. I'm thinking we should probably just ask the Lord for what we want and leave it up to Him as to how it gets accomplished.

Don't forget the almsgiving. Since this is the holiday season, there are plenty of opportunities. Drop a little cash in the Salvation Army bucket, send a check to a charity, or give some groceries to a community food pantry. Offer it with a prayer. Let's overcome evil with good!