God our Creator, we pray by the power of your Holy Spirit, that in these days of division we would build ourselves and each other up in faith. We ask, given what we know of you – your steadfast love, your supreme justice, your unconditional mercy – that you would continue to surround us, and inspire us to regard one another with the kindness and forbearance you have shown us.
May we be merciful to those who hesitate to believe in you. May we be willing to draw others away from the danger of their own willfulness. May we show mercy to those caught up in sin, even as we remain mindful of your judgment, should we veer from your perfect will.
Loving God, may we keep ourselves in the confines of your love this day and until the day we are united with you in eternity.
In your Sovereign name, we pray. Amen.
Jude 20–23
When you pray, you only have to ask for two things: You should ask for the light to see the will of God, and you have to ask for the courage to be able to do the will of God.
—Msgr. Aloysius Schwartz
Join us to pray the Rosary for Congress and the nation – each Friday at 11:30 am in the Interfaith Staff Prayer Room – 467 Cannon – and via Zoom. All are welcome. Rosaries and prayer sheets are provided. For zoom link or more information, contact Karen.Bronson@mail.house.gov Hosted by the Office of the Chaplain
The Interfaith Staff Prayer Room is open for congressional staff to use for personal prayer and meditation. For questions – email StaffPrayerRoom@mail.house.gov