Gracious God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
You have blessed us with all good gifts, and with thankful hearts we express our gratitude. You have created us with opportunities to serve other people in their need, to share together in respect and affection, and to be faithful in the responsibilities we have been given.
In this moment of prayer, please grant to the Members of this people's House, as they meet with their respective constituents, the gifts of wisdom and discernment, that in their words and actions they will do justice, love with mercy, and walk humbly with You.
May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory. Amen.
“Even now, says the LORD,
return to me with your whole heart,
with fasting, and weeping, and mourning;
Rend your hearts, not your garments,
and return to the LORD, your God.
For gracious and merciful is he,
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
and relenting in punishment.
Perhaps he will again relent
and leave behind him a blessing,
Offerings and libations
for the LORD, your God.
Blow the trumpet in Zion!
proclaim a fast,
call an assembly;
Gather the people,
notify the congregation;
Assemble the elders,
gather the children
and the infants at the breast;
Let the bridegroom quit his room
and the bride her chamber.
Between the porch and the altar
let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep,
And say, "Spare, O LORD, your people,
and make not your heritage a reproach,
with the nations ruling over them!
Why should they say among the peoples,
'Where is their God?'"
Then the LORD was stirred to concern for his land
and took pity on his people.”
—Joel 2:12-18
A brief (15 minute)time of scripture, prayer and reflection.
All are welcome.
Sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain.
For more info – karen.bronson@mail.house.gov or 5–2509
Held each Tuesday in Lent, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16
Members and staff are invited each Wednesday at 11:00 am to pray the Rosary in H–234, the Congressional Prayer Room.
Praying the Rosary is a way to reflect on the life of Christ through the perspective of Mary. It only takes twenty minutes for this traditional time of prayer.
We welcome all who are interested, those who regularly pray the Rosary and those who wish to learn. We have prayer sheets and rosaries available.
If you have any questions, please call Karen Bronson in the Chaplain's Office at 6–4835. Or email Karen.Bronson@mail.house.gov
Sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain.
A brief (15 minute)time of scripture, prayer and reflection.
All are welcome.
Sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain.
For more info – karen.bronson@mail.house.gov or 5–2509
Held each Thursday in Lent, March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18
On April 4, we will meet in Ford 108
Join Senate Chaplain Barry Black for his weekly Bible Study from 12 pm – 1 pm on Friday. Lunch is served.
For more information, contact Jody Bogoslavski at 202–224–2510 or jody_bogoslavski@chaplain.senate.gov
Open to Congressional Members, Staff and general public.
For more information contact Moon Sulfab
moon_sulfab@mcconnell.senate.gov or
Sponsored by the Congressional Catholic Staff Association.
Join us for the 3rd annual Gold Mass for Congressional Staff.
Fr. Bill Gurnee, Pastor of St. Joseph's and CCSA Chaplain will be the celebrant.
Fr. Pat Conroy, House Chaplain will con–celebrate.
Fr. Bill Byrne, former pastor of St. Peter's will be the homilist.
Catered lunch reception following in St. Peter's hall – Suggested donation – $10
RSVP – CatholicStaffAssociation@gmail.com