[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 53 (Thursday, May 2, 2002)]
[House]
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House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Bransfield, Rector, Basilica of the 
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., offered 
the following prayer:
  God, our Creator, You formed us in Your own image and likeness and 
call on us to act in righteousness and faith.
  Bless our Nation and sustain it by Your grace.
  Make it an example and promoter of harmony and goodwill.
  Give the Members of this legislative body wisdom, prudence, and 
courage in conducting its affairs in service to the American people.
  Let its actions today and always be inclined toward true justice and 
marked by diligent, noble initiative.
  Preserve our troops at home and abroad, keep them safe from harm in 
their efforts to protect our freedom and welfare.
  Grant peace and mutual respect to the peoples of the Middle East; may 
they enjoy both security in their lands and serenity in their hearts.
  Finally, we thank You for Your merciful attention to the 
supplications offered throughout the United States on this national day 
of prayer.
  We are grateful for Your continuing sustenance and desirous of 
fulfilling Your will for peace and prosperity in our Nation and the 
world. Amen.

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