Let us pray for a peaceful transition of power in the inauguration of President Joe Biden as president and Kamala Harris as vice-president .
Response: Holy One, we believe that you speak and work through us.
Let us pray and pledge ourselves to work for equality and justice for everyone in our country-no exceptions as we confront discrimination and conspiracy theories that are rooted in hatred, untruth, and threats of violence.
Response: Holy One, we believe that you speak and work through us.
Let us pray for wisdom for our political leaders as they respond to the assault on the Capitol yesterday.
Response: Holy One, we believe that you speak and work through us.
Let us pray and pledge ourselves to foster unity in diversity in our country.
Let us pray that all civil and military leaders will follow their oath to the Constitution.
Response: Holy One, we believe that you speak and work through us.
Let us pray and pledge ourselves to treat others with kindness.
Response: Holy One, you you speak and work through us.
Bridget Mary Meehan ARCWP
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/trump-us-capitol-secured-dc-protest/
"At least four people are dead after supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, forcing Congress to evacuate as lawmakers counted electoral votes to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November election. The chaos erupted shortly after Mr. Trump gave a speech once again falsely claiming to have won a second term and vowing "we will never concede."
One woman was shot and killed by police after breaching the Capitol and attempting to enter the House chamber. Three others died as a result of "medical emergencies," according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Troops from Virginia, Maryland and the D.C. National Guard were deployed to help quell the violence. Several hours after the initial breach, law enforcement announced the Capitol had been secured.
As the chaos ensued, Mr. Trump told his supporters to go home but repeated the false, inflammatory claim that the election had been stolen. "We have to have peace, we have to have law and order," the president said.
Police said 52 arrests were made Wednesday. Four were related to weapons charges and six firearms were recovered. Two pipe bombs, one near the Republican National Committee and one near the Democratic National Committee, were also recovered, along with a cooler filled with Molotov cocktails.
The Senate and House both reconvened late Wednesday to resume counting the Electoral College votes. "The United States and the United States Congress have faced down much greater threats than the unhinged crowd we saw today," said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. "We've never been deterred before and we'll not be deterred today."
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| U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber on January 6, 2021, in Washington. |
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| U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber on January 6, 2021, in Washington. |
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