[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 10418]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Monsignor George Coyne, Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 
Tiltonsville, Ohio, offered the following prayer:
  We gather in this special place this morning, aware of our dependence 
upon our Creator for the spiritual gifts needed to conduct the affairs 
of this great Nation. Elected officials are called by God through the 
voice of the people to work for peace and justice.
  Almighty God, empower these men and women of the Congress with 
knowledge and wisdom so that they will lead and govern Your people in 
the right way. Be with them today in the deliberations and the 
decisions they will make. Guide them so that they will always keep the 
common good as their first priority. Help them always to be aware of 
Your presence in their lives.
  Creator God, we ask Your special blessing on all world leaders. May 
they work together to end terrorism. May they be instruments for peace 
in our world.
  We ask Your blessing on our President. Bless our Senators. Bless the 
men and women of this Congress. Bless all who assist in the operation 
of our government. Bless the people of our great Nation. Keep each of 
us today and every day in Your loving care and protection.
  Amen.

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