[saradippity]

I personally think the Our Father is the perfect prayer,it's simple,to the point,covers a lot of essentials and was recommended by Jesus. Additionally,it never mentions the name of Jesus and takes less than 30 seconds to pray.

I think too many "blessings" or invocations are taken as an oppurtunity to present one's own material from a furnished pulpit/podium to a captive audience.Nevertheless,I think that a country or nation that does not publlicly acknowledge a dependence,a gratefulness and a reliance on God's justice and mercy is destined for the dustbin.

So what do you think about just saying the Our Father,everyone will know in advance what's coming;those who don't like it can block it,remain in their own thoughts or substitute their own prayer.

[Marysecretary]

"Vain repetition" prayers don't cut it either, saradippity. The Lord's Prayer has its place for sure, but not really as an invocation. I may be wrong but that's how I feel.