[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 14687]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  God of all Creation, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  On this day, the people's House concludes its business. Members 
return to their congressional districts. An election to determine those 
who would serve this Nation as Members of Congress lies before us all.
  There are many energies which divide this House. There are many 
voices throughout our Nation vying for the attention of any who would 
listen.
  Please bless our Nation and those who leave this Chamber for the 
oncoming and ongoing campaign. Grant that there be more light than 
heat, more charity than enmity, more graciousness than ugliness, more 
wisdom than ignorance. Our great Nation has perdured for over two 
centuries, with many fits and starts, but many triumphs as well.
  In the weeks that come, may Your grace descend upon all citizens 
engaged in the affairs of our time. May we be mindful of needs beyond 
our own and united in a commitment to work together for a better future 
for these United States.
  Bless us this day and every day, and may all that is done be for Your 
greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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