O Heavenly Father, we humbly beseech Thee that through Thy Wisdom and Infinite Grace, Thy Servant Fidel Castro may be rewarded with the Just Deserts of his Worldly Deeds.
Of course, that's just "Godspeak." He doesn't listen very well unless you couch it in those terms. In fact, Latin is the preferred medium, and the more voices that repeat the prayer, the more likely He is to take notice, being somewhat hard of hearing. But in plain English, one would simply hope that Castro gets what he deserves.
Of course, that's just "Godspeak." He doesn't listen very well unless you couch it in those terms. In fact, Latin is the preferred medium, and the more voices that repeat the prayer, the more likely He is to take notice, being somewhat hard of hearing. But in plain English, one would simply hope that Castro gets what he deserves.
How about this, instead:
Come Holy Spirit. Work in his heart to truly repent of his blasphemies against You and Your Church. May he feel true sorrow for the evils he has done to the Cuban people, as well as those who lived in or were impacted by countries where he exported his influence. May he taste that remorse and truly repent of his sins prior to his death.
Remember Our Savior's teaching: (Mt 5:44) Love your enemies: do good to them that hate you: and pray for them that persecute and calumniate you:
Remember St. Paul's teaching, expanding on the above (Rom 12:14-21): Bless them that persecute you: bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that rejoice: weep with them that weep. Being of one mind one towards another. Not minding high things, but consenting to the humble. Be not wise in your own conceits. To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God but also in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men. Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written: Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord. But if the enemy be hungry, give him to eat; if he thirst, give him to drink. For, doing this, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. Be not overcome by evil: but overcome evil by good.
It's easy to repeat the words in a church surrounded by friends, it's a little more difficult actually doing so in practice.