Opening Prayer
06/15/2017
Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, S.J.
Almighty God, thank You for giving us another day.
In Your presence dark nights of challenges are dispelled by the dawn of Your love, and You know our needs before we express them. Thank You for daily providing our lawmakers with guidance and strength.
We pause to thank You for the courage and sacrificial service of our Capitol Police. Forgive us when we take their daily courageous service for granted.
Forgive us also when we seem to forget that words matter, and can become seeds that will bring a bitter harvest.
Bring speedy healing to our brother Steve Scalise, and all those injured in yesterday’s shooting. Bring Peace and Solace to all those affected by yesterday’s tragedy.
Today, use the Members of this Peoples’ House as instruments of Your peace, bringing unity from division, light from darkness, joy from sadness, and hope from despair.
Dear God, continue to Bless America, and may all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
AMEN