The Oval Office became a place of prayer on Thursday. Catholic archbishops and bishops gathered around President Trump and asked God’s blessing on the President and on the nation he leads, in a moment shared by the White House.
“Thank you for the gift of our beautiful nation. Thank you for the gift of our government,” the prayer began. “Thank you for the gift of this office of presidency. We lift up our President today. Ask your blessing upon him.”
The clergy gave thanks for “the gift of your son Jesus. He’s right here with us. He redeems us, saves us, gives us immense mercy, guidance.” They closed by calling on the Holy Spirit “to surround our country to protect us against any influence of evil.”
The moment reflects a White House that has welcomed faith back into public life. President Trump has stood up for religious liberty and for Americans of every faith who want to live by their convictions without fear of government interference.
For millions of believers, the image of church leaders praying over the President in the Oval Office was a powerful reminder of what this nation was built on: one nation under God.
