O gracious God, You, who created us and all the universe, are our refuge and our steadfast hope. Giving You thanks, we pray now that You continue to send Your blessing down on all the people of this land.
Send the light of Your wisdom to shine forth in the actions of all those who inhabit this, the people's House, in all the deliberations of the whole Congress, and in all the proceedings of our government.
Strengthen our commitment to build a better nation and world in the present and into the future––a nation and world of justice and harmony. Gracious God, help us to live up to this Nation's highest principles.
For this, and all that we pray, we know that You are always with us, Lord, and will always accomplish that which is good for our welfare and for Your glory and honor.
We ask this in Your holy name, O Lord. Amen.
The will directs the tongue or the hand to act, and the evil word is spoken or the evil deed done. Every time we sin, it is the whole of us that sins, and not just a part. The body is only the instrument of the mind and the will. All that God made, including the body with all its desires and instincts, is good in itself. But it has to be kept under control and used in the right way.
—Stephen Neill
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