Almighty God, Lord of all nations, we ask Your blessing upon this assembly and upon the people they serve. In a time marked by division, anxiety, and uncertainty, grant these leaders wisdom to seek the common good, courage to choose what is right over what is easy, and the humility to listen with open hearts.
Where there is anger, sow patience. Where there is mistrust, build understanding. Where there is fear, awaken hope. Remind us that beyond every difference, we remain one people, entrusted with the care of this Nation and of one another.
Bless those who defend our freedoms, those who serve in our communities, and those who struggle quietly, wondering if their voices still matter. May this Chamber be guided not only by power, but by conscience, always mindful of the dignity of every human person.
May all who lead do so in a way that would make the people back home proud to say that they were heard here. Amen.
If I be bound to pray for all that be in distress, surely I am bound, so far as it is in my power, to practise what I pray for.
— George Herbert
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
Services at local churches for Ash Wednesday:
(For Catholics – Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation but a meaningful way to begin the season of Lent. It is a day of fasting for those age 18–59 – one full meal is allowed plus 2 smaller ones that don't equal a full meal – and abstinence from meat for those 14 and older.)
St. Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill
313 2nd St SE
Mass: 7:30 a.m.; 12:00 p.m.; 6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill
313 2nd St NE
Mass: 8:00 a.m.; 12:10 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.
St. Dominic’s
630 E St SW
Mass: 8:00 a.m.; 12:10 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.
St. Vincent De Paul
14 M St SE
Mass: 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.
The Church of the Resurrection (Anglican)
501 E St SE
Ash Wednesday Service: 7:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. (children); 6:30 p.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill
301 A St SE
Ash Wednesday Service: 12:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.
Christ Church + Washington Parish
620 G St SE
“Ashes to Go”: (9:00 a.m. near Eastern Market Metro)
Ash Wednesday Service: 7:30 a.m.; 4:30 p.m. (children’s service); 7:00 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol St NE
“Ashes to Go”: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Ash Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.
Capitol Hill Presbyterian
201 4th St SE
Ashes to Go: Eastern Market – 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.
Capitol Hill United Methodist Church
401 Seward Square SE
Ashes to go & blessing; 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on church steps
Ash Wednesday service – 7:00 p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church 400 D St. SE
Capitol Hill – Interfaith Staff Prayer Room (Cannon 467)
Offered by Fr. Chris Kellerman, SJ
Thursdays, March 12, March 19 & March 26
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
If you would prefer to meet with Fr. Kellerman at a different time for the sacrament or for another matter, please email him at jccuoje@jesuits.org
St. Peter’s: 2nd & C St. SE
M–F: 8:00 am & 11:30 am
W: 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am & 4:00 pm
St. Joseph’s: 2nd & C St. NE
M–F: 11:45 am – 12:05 pm
Sat: 4:45 – 5:20 pm
St. Dominic’s: 6th & E St. SW
M–F: 11:45 am – 12:10 pm
Th: 7 – 7:45 pm
Sat: 4:30 – 5:00 pm
Sun: 9:45 – 10:30 am
St. Vincent de Paul: M St. & South Capitol Street SE
M, T, Th, F: 11:40 am – 12:10 pm
Th: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Sun: 7:30 – 8:00 am, 11:30 am – 12 pm, 6:00 – 7:00 pm