I. Authority

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

Pope St. Clement of Rome
provides the Church’s most ancient prayer for political authorities:¹⁸
“Grant to them, Lord, health, peace, concord, and stability, so that they
may exercise without offense the sovereignty that you have given them. Master,
heavenly King of the ages, you give glory, honor, and power over the things of
earth to the sons of men. Direct, Lord, their counsel, following what is
pleasing and acceptable in your sight, so that by exercising with devotion and
in peace and gentleness the power that you have given to them, they may find
favor with you.”¹⁹

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