[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 14]
[House]
[Page 19862]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  His Eminence, Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, Archbishop of Washington, 
offered the following prayer:
  O Lord, our God, once again we come before You in a troubled time, 
grateful for Your presence in our lives and for the love with which You 
continue to bless us.
  Today in a special way we ask You to bless this House of the people. 
Keep its Members safe and strong so that they may lead this Nation 
forward along the road of peace and justice in the pursuit of life, 
liberty and happiness for all.
  Let not fear or anxiety ever rule us but let us find strength and 
purpose in our trust in You.
  From the beginning of our history You have carried us in Your hands. 
Accompany us now in the difficult journey of these days so that we may 
accomplish all that which You desire in the power of Your Holy Name. 
Amen.

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