God Almighty and Eternal Father, source of every good gift, we come before You in gratitude.
Bless and guide the members of this chamber, and all those who during these weeks return to their communities to listen to the people they serve. Grant them open ears and humble hearts, that their encounters with their neighbors may deepen their understanding and bear fruit in wise laws and faithful public service.
As our nation looks toward another season of choosing its representatives, temper ambition with honesty and rivalry with respect. May those who seek to serve remember that, beyond parties and political divisions, every person, in every district, is first and foremost a child of God.
Holy Spirit, fill our lawmakers with wisdom and courage. May their work strengthen the bonds that hold us together as one people, and may this country remain, under Your providence, a beacon of liberty, justice, and hope for generations to come.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that National morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
—George Washington
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