The Office of the Chaplain United States House of Representatives

Opening Prayer

04/02/2026
Reverend John Kellogg

Almighty God, we give thanks for the members of this House for their willingness to serve the people of this land.

Bless them, along with their staffs, families, and all who serve in this building with wisdom, patience and steadfast hearts.

As many in our country observe Passover and many others prepare to celebrate Easter, we are mindful of the enduring hope that these sacred days proclaim.

Grant our Representatives, in their work, spirits of hope and a shared commitment to the common good. Amen.

Thought of the Week

Temptation ... cannot be sin; and the truth is, it is no more a sin to hear these whispers and suggestions of Satan in our souls, than it is for us to hear the swearing or wicked talk of bad men as we pass along the street. The sin only comes in either case by our stopping and joining in with them. 

—Hannah Whitall Smith

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