[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 7744]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend William Gurnee, Blessed John Paul II Seminary, 
Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer:
  Gracious Lord, as we approach the day of remembrance for the fallen 
heroes of our country, we take the opportunity to give thanks for each 
and every one of them. We recall their heroic sacrifice and we ask that 
You shine the perpetual light of mercy on their souls. Our gratitude 
and our sympathy are directed as well to the families who helped 
shoulder the burden of service and grieved the loss of their loved 
ones. May the time soon come when such sacrifices are no longer 
necessary.
  God of heaven, we implore Your blessings upon the House of 
Representatives today and every day. May those who serve in this body 
continue to do so with honor, patience, and a genuine care for all 
Members. Give them wisdom, give them joy in their office, and give them 
the lasting memory that they have served their country well.
  We ask all these things in Your holy name. Amen.

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