[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16357]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  At times of conflict we pray for peace. In times of violence, as we 
long for serenity, we pray for victims and the conversion of 
perpetrators.
  At times of anger and hatred we search for signs of charity and cling 
in respect for each other and from each other. At times of senseless 
acts, we pray for wisdom that will give meaning and define common 
purpose.
  O gracious God, shape us into a unified force that sees our battle as 
truly spiritual. Give us strength to fight for what is right no matter 
the risk.
  Because we rely upon Your grace, we will give Your Holy Name the 
honor, the power and the glory both now and forever. Amen.

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