[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 48 (Wednesday, April 20, 2005)]
[House]
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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  Monsignor George B. Flinn, Vicar General, Pastoral Life in Ministry, 
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania, offered the following 
prayer:
  Almighty God, source of all that is good and holy, be with us today. 
These men and women gather here as representatives of the people, 
honored by such a call to service, but also fully aware of the awesome 
responsibility such a vocation demands.
  Grant them the insight to discern what is in the best interest of all 
our citizens, the wisdom to choose what is good and moral and just, and 
the courage to do what is necessary, even in the face of adversity, 
misunderstanding and opposition.
  Help them to grasp the nobility of their calling to serve in the 
arena of politics, aptly named the ``art of the possible,'' as they 
face the challenge of making possible the growth of our citizens and 
our Nation, in virtue and integrity and prosperity.
  May all that is accomplished today reflect a true spirit of justice, 
compassion, concern and real dedication to the well-being of all the 
citizens of our beloved country. Amen.

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