2021 Special Legislative Session Opening Prayer for the Missouri House of Representatives

Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki VG

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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, led the members in prayer at the opening of their 2021 Extraordinary Special Session on June 30, 2021:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3)

O God, the Creator and Sustainer of all people, the Strength of those who labor and the Guide of all who put their trust in You, in reverence we bow before You this moment in this House Chamber.

You are ever with us and we pray that we may always be aware of Your presence and keep our lives open to the power of Your word.

By Your Spirit may we become conscious of our own stress and shortcomings, our own limitations and liabilities.

May we not mistake error for principle nor conceit for confidence, but in all humility depend upon You alone for guidance and grace for daily living in our Missouri.

Cleanse our hearts of any pettiness, or narrowness and create in us a new spirit — a new faith in You, a new joy in living, a new courage for life, and a new enthusiasm for political cooperation for our people.

And the House says, “Amen!”

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