January 20, 2021

On this Inauguration Day, we join the Sisters of Mercy in prayer for the unity of our nation. We celebrate and acknowledge the historical significance of America's first woman, first Black woman and first South Asian woman vice president Kamala Harris, as she becomes the highest-ranking female elected official in U.S. history.

Blessing of President Joseph Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris from the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas 

In your leading, 
Mercy. 
In your decisions, 
Wisdom. 
In your actions, 
Justice. 
In your governing, 
Integrity. 

In each encounter, 
Awe. 
In each embrace, 
Welcome. 
In all suffering, 
Tenderness. 
In all conflict, 
Peace. 
In all despair, 
Hope. 

For your loved ones, 
Joy. 
For your own heart, 
Love. 
For your fidelity, 
Gratitude. 
For your service, 
Blessing. 

For the United States of America, 
May Unity, Hope, and Fullness of Life for all prevail. 

We pray this blessing in God’s most Holy Name. Amen. 

We thank you God for the gift of this day.
Mercy High School, a Catholic college preparatory school immersed in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, educates and inspires young women of diverse backgrounds to lead and serve with compassion.