Rev. Barbara Zeman, Spiritual Leader of Dignity, Chicage is first Roman Catholic Woman Priest to Do Prayer Invocation for Chicago City Council

This day we make (her)story Reverend Barbara Zeman, as spiritual leader for Dignity Chicago, is the first RCWP to make the invocation for Chicago City Council session this morning.

2.5.14 "Good and gracious God, we come to you today in grateful thanksgiving for all you have bestowed on the City of Chicago and its people.

On this cold and wintry day, we come before you, oh Divine Source, as leaders of a people who are weary from cold, tired from braving the harsh winter. Grant us relief from this storm as we gather to do the will of your people.

Guide us to a place that honors all. Show us how to act with compassion, especially, with those who feel marginalized by their communities, their families, their churches. Teach us to serve justly. "

Help us to remain humble servants remembering that we are your arms, your legs, your heart in this world. Give us the tools we need to be open to the true needs of the people.

We ask for your blessing on our mayor and the entire city council. Enkindle in them a warmth that melts away all separation and sadness as we come to realize that we are one ... all connected as a people, as a family, as a city and as a world. Whatever is done for the least will be done for all."