Why a Wreath?
Robert P. George, Fidelity Month's founder, in collaboration with Deacon John Barry of Top Dog Design Studio, settled on the myrtle wreath, a classical symbol of Fidelity.
The wreath's circular shape represents God and His eternal nature. The branches and leaves signify a family that is dependent upon and in union with God.
The star and stripes at the center bottom recall the American flag and symbolize our common union – “one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Blue, symbolizes truth, loyalty, responsibility, and peace.
Gold symbolizes generosity and compassion – virtues that are closely connected to fidelity. These are anti-narcissistic virtues, reflecting the wisdom that everything is not “about me.” We have duties to others, and that is where our true fulfillment as human beings is found: God, our spouses and families, our communities and country.
We encourage all supporters of Fidelity Month to download the logo here and use it on social media during June.
Fidelity Month Prayer
A prayer which you can use in your personal devotional time or in a public service of worship and prayer:
Almighty and merciful Lord, we praise You and thank You for all You have given us in Your great and unmerited generosity. Please help us to remember who we are, and Whose we are. Grant us the grace to unite as one people in turning back to You with all of our hearts, with all of our souls, and with all of our minds. Cleanse us of all that separates us from You, and help us to cultivate the virtues we need this day and always, so that we may grow in fidelity to You – Who are always faithful – and to our spouses and families, and to our communities and country, and thereby live in accordance with Your holy will. In Your boundless mercy and lovingkindness, Lord, please heal and restore our land.
[Here, you may add a prayer according to your own religious tradition.]
Amen.
Please join us on June 24 for the Fidelity Month Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House, on Fidelity Month
"We want to join the chorus of voices supporting that wonderful new initiative that's been started...by the conservative Christian thought leader and Princeton Professor, Dr. Robert George..."
"I know many people are going to want to participate in this...and we're going to observe Fidelity Month in our family -- let's hope this idea really takes off!"