I feel compelled to point out that for a wonder, the sign did not actually request intercession, merely blessing. Everyone can use some extra blessings now and again, no?

This contrasts with the "we owe this win to God" nonsense some athletes spout after games, as if the invisible superhero in question takes sides in sporting events--ones that tend to conflict with worship services for him, in point of fact, just to heighten the irony.