Opening Prayer
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03/24/2025
Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben
Into Your hands, O Lord, our faithful God, we commend to You the life of our colleague and friend, Representative Raul Grijalva. In the embrace of Your everlasting arms, may he find rest from his labors and reward for his good and faithful service to You, to his family, and to his country.
May his unwavering commitment to justice serve as a measure to our own pursuit of righteousness. May his public service of over 40 years serve as an inspiration to our own desire to contribute to the welfare of our communities.
Grant Congressman Grijalva's wife, Ramona, his three daughters, Adelita, Raquel, Marisa, and their families the comfort of Your spirit in these days of grief.
To all whom he served in Arizona's Seventh District and whom he impacted here in the House, grant the lasting desire to look for opportunities to champion and advocate for a better future and to mentor those who are now entrusted with the Congressman's legacy.
Now in Your eternal home, may Representative Grijalva lay down the burdens of this life and rejoice in the hope he strove to give to so many.
In Your eternal name we pray. Amen.