[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2704]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  O powerful and ever-living God, the lasting health of all who believe 
in You, hear our prayer on this World Day for the Sick.
  In accepting our sufferings and our human limitations, Lord, You 
teach us the virtue of patience. We offer our prayers for our sick 
brothers and sisters, especially those who are near and dear to the 
Members of Congress.
  On this special day we give You thanks for all those in health care 
ministry on every continent. Continue to call forth men and women of 
science and faith who will serve the weakest members of society as 
professionals in research, in medicine, and in health care. Sustain 
them and guide them until that final moment when You bring Your people 
to glory in Your presence forever and ever. Amen.

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