Sovereign God, as the world turns its attention to the final tributes
of a great queen, we pray Your blessing over the leaders of this
country. Each day as we renew our oath to support and defend its
Constitution, signed 235 years ago, renew in us our "most sacred
duty" to maintain "inviolable respect" for the sustaining energy of
a free government.
While this document serves as the framework for the "vital
principles" of liberty and security, it is You, Holy God, who laid the
foundations of the Earth and of our Nation. Uphold us in our governance
by the favor of Your grace.
Likewise, as we acknowledge the cornerstone George Washington laid
229 years ago for this magnificent Capitol building, we ask, O Lord,
that You remain the foundation for all that takes place within these
walls. Remind us that You, the master builder, have laid the footing of
faith and virtue that You have tasked us, the American people, to build
upon.
May we be worthy of the legacy which we have inherited, and faithful
to the privilege to serve in this House and in this country, the care
for each You call us to steward with wisdom.
Upheld by the strength of Your name, we pray. Amen.
I am sure I bring a heart true to the work. For the ability to perform it, I must trust in that Supreme Being who has never forsaken this favored land, through the instrumentality of this great and intelligent people. Without that assistance I shall surely fail; with it, I cannot fail.
—Abraham Lincoln
Buffalo, New York, February 16, 1861
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Join the Chaplain's Office each Wednesday at 11 am via Zoom to pray the Rosary for the nation and the intentions of all those on Capitol Hill. For more information – email karen.bronson@mail.house.gov
ANNOUNCING: Coffee Klatch Please join the Congressional Jewish Staff Association's Board for an in–person coffee klatch, an informal monthly gathering to meet new CJSA friends & talk about whatever is on your mind! Members of the CJSA Board will be in attendance to greet new members. Reach out to us at infocjsa@gmail.com with any questions. July 12, 2022, at 11 am in the Au Bon Pain Cannon Due to security constraints, only Hill staff and interns will be able to join us for this event.