[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 110 (Monday, June 15, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2393]
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.
  For 2 weeks now our Nation is marked by ongoing marches and 
demonstrations. They give testimony to our constitutional right and 
value to petition government for change. Local governments and States 
are activated to respond to these gatherings, as troubling as they 
might threaten to be.
  Please inspire those who demonstrate, and those who respond, to 
proceed with wisdom, patience, and determination toward forming a more 
perfect union, whose imperfections are in high relief. Lord, have 
mercy.
  Help us as one Nation to confront and bring to an end the curse and 
effects of racism. May access to the vote be expanded, empowering and 
giving voice to all citizens so that taking to the streets is not 
needed, and passions can be cooled.
  May all those who labor to reform policing in our Nation, and who 
would benefit from reform, police departments and citizens alike, be 
blessed by You, O Lord, with great insight and practical sense. May we 
all move toward a more common weal and sense of shared ownership of our 
communities.
  Bless us all this day, and every day, and may all that is done be for 
Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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