[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10735]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend Father Christian R. Oravec, President, St. Francis 
College, Loretto, Pennsylvania, offered the following prayer:
  Lord, bless the Members of this House, chosen representatives of our 
Nation. Give them the wisdom and understanding, courage and patience 
needed for true leadership. Bless all our citizens today in celebrating 
Flag Day. May our flag, which adorns this Chamber and waves throughout 
our country and the world, serve as a constant reminder of Your gifts 
of life and freedom, justice and peace.
  May this symbol of glory, old and still to come, fill us with pride 
in our achievements and humble compassion for those who suffer in any 
way. When we see it standing as silent sentinel over the graves of our 
servicemen and women, here and abroad, help us also to value the price 
of honor and self-sacrifice.
  Lord, thank You for all your gifts, now and forever. Amen.

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