[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 199 (Friday, December 23, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H10021]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Patrick Riffle, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Washington, DC, 
offered the following prayer:
  O God, Who arranges all things according to a wonderful design, 
graciously receive the prayers we pour out to You for our country, that 
through the wisdom of its leaders and the integrity of its citizens, 
harmony and justice may be assured.
  As we pause in these coming days of celebration and rest to be with 
our families and friends, prepare our hearts to welcome a new year that 
is filled with Your guidance and grace.
  Heavenly Father, in this joyful season be most especially with our 
military and all who serve our country, especially those separated from 
family and friends, and may they and their loved ones know the 
gratitude and esteem we have for them and for their service.
  We ask this all in Your most holy name.
  Amen.

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