[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 175 (Monday, December 17, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H10155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  O Lord of the universe, during Ramadan both Christians and Jews have 
prayed with our Islamic brothers and sisters during their holy fast. 
Together we hunger and thirst for justice.
  May the emptiness that comes from fasting create within us a greater 
dependence upon You, Almighty God and Divine Provider for us all. May 
our prayers bring us strength during our struggles; wisdom in our 
negotiations; and comfort in our seeking peace.
  In our father Abraham, You call all of us, Jew, Christian, and 
Muslim, to be children of one faith and one God. Deepen in our hearts 
our holy traditions, O Lord, that we may find new levels of 
understanding and build multiple dialogues of peace.
  By Your holy covenant and commandments make us Your people of promise 
for the world, both now and forever. Amen.

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