[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15514]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Gracious God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  You have blessed us with all good gifts, and this past week, with 
grateful hearts we gathered with family and loved ones throughout this 
great land to celebrate our blessings together.
  Bless the newly elected Members of the 113th Congress who resume 
their orientation on Capitol Hill. Give them calm and confidence as 
they prepare for a new role as servants of our Nation's citizens.
  Bless the Members of the people's House who have been entrusted with 
the privilege to serve our Nation and all Americans in their need. 
Grant them to work together in respect and affection, and to be 
faithful in the responsibilities they have been given.
  As the end of the 112th Congress approaches and much is left to be 
done, bestow upon them all the gifts of wisdom and discernment, that in 
their words and actions they will do justice, love with mercy, and walk 
humbly with You.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory. 
Amen.

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