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Blessing of Priory Track and Field By Father Martin
Almighty God, as we, the Priory community, gather on this special day we ask your blessing on this athletic field and track. We ask that these facilities may always be a place where the spirit of good sportsmanship will prevail and where athletes, coaches, trainers and fans will enjoy healthy competition. We ask that you will give us the grace to always welcome and respect opposing teams – and then beat them – fairly. We pray that all who participate here may be kept healthy and free from injury, and we ask that, in victory or defeat they will stand proud because they have given the very best until the final whistle has blown and the last event has taken place. We also ask your blessings on all those who have made this day a reality by their financial and moral support. We ask your blessing on all members of the Priory community, on the Portola Valley community and its leaders and all who are with us to celebrate this day. We ask you to bless us Lord, and be with us always. Amen.
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*Aerial photo courtesy of the Priory Drone Club.
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