[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 185 (Thursday, December 26, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H8133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Reverend David Godleski, S.J., U.S. Jesuit Conference, Washington, 
D.C., offered the following prayer:
  Gracious and life-giving God, we come before You this day in the 
midst of the holiday season, a time for joyful gatherings with friends, 
family members and other loved ones and a time for recalling the 
blessings we have received. We are mindful and grateful for the many 
gifts You have bestowed on us, both as individuals and as a Nation, 
especially the gift of freedom, the gift of our abundant natural 
resources and the gift of opportunities to pursue our hopes and 
aspirations.
  We pray for Your continued blessings on our country and on those in 
positions of leadership and governance, especially in this House of 
Representatives. Bless all its Members with wisdom and understanding to 
discern how best to serve the people of these United States--to promote 
the common good, to provide for our Nation's security, and to work for 
justice and peace for all people.
  Amen.

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