[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15034]
[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:
  Almighty and ever-living God, You have promised that You will always 
draw near to those who call upon Your name.
  We call upon You this day to send upon this great Nation Your 
protection and guidance. Fill the hearts of those who have been elected 
to lead, mold, and shape our country. Bless their staffs and all who 
labor here that they will see You in the work that they do.
  Lord, fill this Chamber with Your presence so that here freedom, 
peace, and the common good will always be sought.
  We ask this in Your most holy name. Amen.

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