[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 4192]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Eternal God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  Send Your Spirit upon the Members of this people's House to encourage 
them in their official tasks. This is an important day for our Nation. 
As the Members approach the votes they are making today, may they be 
imbued with courage and leadership that looks to the health and 
vibrancy of our great Nation.
  Assure them that, in the fulfillment of their responsibilities, You 
provide the grace to enable them to be faithful to their duties and the 
wisdom to be conscious of their obligations and fulfill them with 
integrity.
  As the Congress looks to the upcoming Holy celebrations of millions 
of Americans, may they and may we all be mindful of God's love for us. 
May we be faithful stewards, not only of God's creation, but also of 
God's desire that all people would be free from whatever inhibits them 
to be fully alive.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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