[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 7, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1877]
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:
  God of mercy, thank You for giving us another day.
  Your desire is for our wholeness and well-being. We implore You to be 
with us through the collective suffering of our world at this time.
  We grieve precious lives lost and vulnerable lives threatened, and 
ache for ourselves and our neighbors, standing before an uncertain 
future. May love, not fear, go viral.
  Inspire the Members of this people's House to discern and choose 
wisely, under conditions which render good function of government even 
more difficult. May their efforts be aligned with the common good.
  Help us to practice social distancing and all other methods of safe 
interaction, while we strive to find new and creative ways to come 
together in spirit and in solidarity.
  In such a difficult time, help us to put our trust in You.
  May everything done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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