House chaplain’s prayer for first day of 2024 Legislative Session

Each day, may we keep ourselves committed to you whose love never falters, whose light never fades, and whose life never fails.”

Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki

Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, vicar general of the Jefferson City diocese, pastor of St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, and chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, led the House in praying the following prayer on Jan. 3, the opening day of the 2024 Legislative Session:

“Whosoever heareth these sayings of Mine and doeth them, will be like a wise man who built his house upon a rock.”

— Matthew 7:24.

Eternal God, who is the refuge of the humble and the strength of the faithful, help us to realize more than ever that the only firm foundation upon which our state can build safely is a true faith in you and in a real devotion to our political and spiritual values.

May the security of our American way, the survival of our democratic spirit, and the support of our free institutions find inspiration in the assurance of your power, your wisdom, and your love.

Each day, may we keep ourselves committed to you whose love never falters, whose light never fades, and whose life never fails.

May we face each day with courage and faith knowing you are with us always and forever here in the People’s House.

And the House says, “Amen!”