[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3023]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  God of the universe, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  Lord, You have promised to be with all people wherever they are, 
whatever their need. We reach out in prayer for the homeless, the poor, 
those anxious about the future, those who are ill, or those to whom 
freedom has been denied.
  Bless the Members of this people's House. Inspire them as 
representatives of the American people to labor for justice and 
righteousness in our Nation and our world, mindful of Your concern for 
those most in need.
  For all the riches of our human experience, O Lord, we give You 
thanks. Make us aware of our responsibilities as stewards of Your 
divine gifts and empower us with Your grace to faithfully and earnestly 
use our talents in ways that bring understanding to our communities and 
our Nation and peace to every soul.
  May all we do be done for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

                          ____________________