The Office of the Chaplain United States House of Representatives

Opening Prayer

01/01/2013
Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, S.J.

Eternal God, we give you thanks for giving us another day; a new year.


The political struggles of the past year have revealed the divisions that exist in our nation. There are many American citizens who are angry, frustrated, and anxious for the future.


This day is a day of history. Send your Spirit upon the Members of the Peoples’ House. May an imperfect compromise, when viewed from the perspective of our differences, not be undermined by a desire for political victory. This is difficult for all; give each Member the grace of Courage to forge a constructive solution for the good of the nation and all Americans.


Help us to trust that no matter what, You will not abandon us


May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.



AMEN

Thought of the Week

“There is nothing that faith cannot overcome;
it triumphs over everything and, however dark the clouds may be, it breaks through to truth, holds fast to it and never lets it go.”

—Jean Pierre de Caussade, 18th century

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