[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16623]
[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.
  Throughout history, You have been ever present to all believers. In 
times of darkness, we readily turn on lights. Millions of Americans in 
this season have variously turned to the celebration of the Christmas 
season, with its trees and lights, and Hanukkah, the Festival of 
Lights.
  Even so, in our political world, there remains the reality of 
considerable disagreement and contention. Where there is darkness here, 
send forth a spark of inspiration and grace to enlighten minds and warm 
hearts to respond to Your love for Your people.
  Eternal Father of us all, fill Your children with the delight that 
comes from light. May we walk no longer in the darkness of distrust, 
but join together in mutual understanding and peace toward the common 
well-being of our Nation.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory. 
Amen.

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