[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 21487]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend Thomas Johns, Pastor, St. John Vianney Parish, Mentor, 
OH, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, we are mindful of the blessings You bestow upon our 
Nation. Thank You for the farmers who provide food for our tables. Help 
us to be grateful for all we receive, and may we share our gifts with 
the poor.
  Bless the men and women of Congress and grant them wisdom and 
fortitude so that they know what is right and good and pursue it 
diligently. Guide them to make good decisions, and may our actions as a 
Nation be pleasing in Your sight. Touch the hearts of our citizens, 
especially our young people, and inspire them to live lives of service.
  Be with our brothers and sisters in the Gulf States as they rebuild 
their lives and communities. Please also bless the men and women in the 
military and keep them out of harm's way. May Your peace reign in our 
hearts, homes, neighborhoods, Nation, and world. Amen.

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