Lord God,
May our hearts and minds be quieted in this moment. May we take this time to catch our breath. And in this moment of pause, may all of us be restored and refreshed.
I pray for this House. I pray for those who hold elected office; for the staffers who support these offices; for the constituents they represent; and for all who are affected by the business conducted here.
May our ideas and ideals pull us more and more into a future of peace and prosperity, wholeness and justice. May we resist the lure of pure ideology in all of its forms, and keep humanity always before us. May this place truly be the People’s house. May compromise and mutual forbearance enable this good work. And, whether votes pass or fail, may the work here be done with honor, with compassion, with conviction and with an open heart.
In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen
Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great Nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt that in the course of time and things the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a Nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature.
—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