[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H5041]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  We give You thanks, O God, for giving us another day. In the wake of 
a great American holiday, we ask Your special blessing on American 
workers, those fortunate to have jobs during these difficult economic 
times and those desiring work. May they know and be confident of the 
nobility and sacredness of their labor.
  As the Members of the people's House return to the Capitol, call 
them, as well, with Your gentling voice of collegiality.
  When a sense of alienation shadows all of our souls, we find our 
differences difficult to bear; we move away from each other. Insofar as 
this spirit of alienation has descended upon this House, help each 
Member to overcome unnecessary divisions that hamper productive work on 
behalf of our Nation.
  Bring them to a deeper level of awareness of Your spirit, and make us 
one Nation. Give the Members listening hearts, ready and willing to 
respond to Your spirit living in each one.
  And may all that is done be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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