From the Litany of the Recusants

Mack Hall, HSG

Mhall46184@aol.com

From the Litany of the Recusants

From our sins                                    libera nos, Domine

From the state registry of our sins     libera nos, Domine
From the subtle lens                          libera nos, Domine
From the hidden microphone             libera nos, Domine
From the smiling informant               libera nos, Domine
From the caring whisperer                 libera nos, Domine
From the concerned observer             libera nos, Domine
From the information gatherer           libera nos, Domine
From the technician                           libera nos, Domine
From the grief counselor                    libera nos, Domine
From the resume’ builder                   libera nos, Domine
From the committee that wants only

          what’s best for us                     libera nos, Domine

From the executive session                 libera nos, Domine
From state-licensed compassion         libera nos, Domine
From sensitivity training                     libera nos, Domine
From inclusiveness                             libera nos, Domine
From free zones                                  libera nos, Domine
From the acronyms                             libera nos, Domine

O Lord, in Your infinite mercy, grant that we will never be persons of interest, and that we will never be noticed.  Protect us from fame, guard us from reputation, and save us from the fires of progress; in the end, lead us to Heaven in spite of our many failings and the good intentions of those who want to serve and protect us.