Presence

Almighty God on High, omnipotent King, look down from Your Sanctified Abode, and bless the valiant players of the Boston Red Sox as they attempt to bring Justice and Glory to the sport of Baseball.

Benevolent God, be their shelter and fortress, and to not allow them to falter. May harmony dwell in their dugouts, victory in their clubhouse. Fill their hearts with faith and courage to thwart the evil schemes of the New York Yankees and to abolish every rule of evil (as you saw fit to do in the case of the Oakland A's).

Protect their runners, let them not be left on base, and destroy their adversaries (as you did to the New York Mets). Guide their pitchers to the strike zone, fast and straight, and let their curve balls break late and low. Let their infielders be swift in chasing down ground balls, and let their be no confusion amongst their outfielders on pop flies.

Grant the fans of the Boston Red Sox true peace in victory. Do it not for us, but for the sanctity and unity of Your name, and for the children who, in 1986, watched as their valiant team was ignobly defeated by the schemes and wiles of the New York Mets (whom You, in your infinite wisdom, did cause to stink as of late). For all the children who suffered ridicule after ridicule at the hands of their friends, but who stood by steadfastedly and had infiinite faith in Your forsaken franchise.

The Yankees are strong and well-financed, but You are stronger and more well-financed. The Yankees have a strong infield and great pitching, but You have the winds of the sky, the lighting and the thunder at your command. The Yankees have Derek Jeter, but maybe you can see he stubs his toe or sprain's an ankle before the series (nothing too serious, of course).

Let all the inhabitants of the world know that Dominion is Yours, and Your name inspires awe upon all that You have created. May this be Your will.

And let us say, Amen.