[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 101 (Monday, June 1, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2361]
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:
  Lord of the universe, thank You for giving us another day.
  This morning, I turn toward the word of the psalmist who wrote 
roughly 25 centuries ago: ``Lord, look toward us and have pity on us, 
for we are much afflicted.
  ``Relieve the troubles of our hearts and bring us out of our 
distress.
  ``Put an end to our affliction and suffering, and take away all our 
sins.
  ``Preserve our lives and rescue us.
  ``Let us not be put to shame, for we take refuge in You.''
  Where we carry guilt for our Nation's woes, help us to see and turn 
toward healing and repentance. Where we have been wronged, help us to 
turn toward forgiveness. For our leaders, local and national, enlighten 
them with the wisdom and courage to address injustice where it resides 
and bring peace and healing into our communities.
  May true leaders and prophets arise in our times. Lord, have mercy on 
us.
  Bless us all this day and every day, and may all that we do and can 
do for our neighbors be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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