[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 103 (Tuesday, June 18, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4111]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret Grun Kibben, offered the 
following prayer:
  In a world where faith is under fire, believers of many different 
faith traditions are suffering persecution because of their beliefs, 
Lord, open our eyes to their tribulations. We who so easily--perhaps 
even casually--live our lives in faith, remind us that You have allowed 
us this freedom with the understanding that we have been given this 
wealth of privilege that we would share generously of our resources to 
ensure the welfare of others.
  Open then our eyes to seek and serve those who dare to serve You in 
places where their voices are silenced, their worship is forbidden, 
their practices ruled illegal. Release them from their captivity and 
use us to show up, speak out, and step in to protect the religious 
liberties with which You have so richly endowed us.
  In all this may we practice hospitality to each other and to those in 
need, opening our hearts to all those You call Your own.
  In Your merciful name we pray.
  Amen.

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