[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 14936]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Patrick Riffle, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Washington, 
D.C., offered the following prayer:
  God, our Father, You guide everything in wisdom and love. ``You are 
good and forgiving, full of love to all who call upon You.''
  We now praise You for that love and rejoice in Your abundant 
blessings. You call us today to grow in the knowledge of that love and 
invite us to receive Your blessing.
  Accept the prayers we offer for our beloved Nation. Protect it and 
keep it ever in Your sight.
  Fill this House of Representatives with Your holy wisdom. Strengthen 
these Representatives and their staffs as they labor for what is good 
and just.
  May true harmony, lasting freedom, and justice be secured for all so 
that there may be lasting peace.
  We ask this in Your most holy name.
  Amen.

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