Holy and gracious Lord, You are the fullness of light and peace, and You have made each of us for good and freedom.
We praise You for Your glory and all Your abundant gifts. As a Nation, as we embark on our 250th year, we look to You for Your guidance and divine providence.
Be our shepherd and strength, we beseech You.
Send forth the grace of Your wisdom and justice to shine in all the proceedings of our government so that they may tend to the promotion of a good and just society in the blessings of equal liberty.
Help us live up to this Nation's highest principles that we might be agents of hope and goodness.
We ask this in Your holy name, O Lord. Amen.
Although guided by our excellent Constitution in the discharge of official duties, and actuated, through the whole course of my public life, solely by a wish to promote the best interests of our country; yet, without the beneficial interposition of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, we could not have reached the distinguished situation which we have attained with such unprecedented rapidity. To HIM, therefore, should we bow with gratitude and reverence, and endeavor to merit a continuance of HIS special favors.
—George Washington
1797 letter to John Adams
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