Soccer World Cup Prayer
Almighty God, creator of all,
as people from every nation gather with excitement and enthusiasm
for the 2010 World Soccer Cup, may South Africans be good hosts,
our visitors welcomed guests and the players from every team
be blessed with good sportsmanship and health.
May your Spirit of fairness, justice and peace
prevail amongst players and all involved.
May each contribute in his own positive ways to prevent,
control and fight crime and corruption, hooliganism of any kind
and exploitation and abuse, especially of those most vulnerable.
May those far away from home and those in their families
find much joy in this occasion to celebrate the beautiful game of soccer
and the beautiful game of life according to Your plan
for the common good of all.
Amen.
South African Bishops Conference