[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 53 (Thursday, March 19, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1709]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Gary Studniewski, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Washington, 
D.C., offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, our help in ages past and our hope for years to come, 
we humbly come before You today as a representative body for the people 
of the United States, and we ask You to hear our prayers on behalf of 
those people that we serve. Many people are suffering a great 
pestilence in our land, many others fear its coming, and many are 
affected by the consequent damages. Lay Your healing hand upon our 
people, O Lord, and give them cause once again to sing the praises of 
Your mercy and tell the stories of Your compassion.
  Bless the Members of this House with wisdom, strength, and courage 
during this time of testing, and keep them united in making the 
decisions that lead our Nation to healing and peace. We ask You to hear 
our prayer and answer in Your mercy.
  Amen.

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