U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, returned to Congress on Thursday. Fr. Mark Hodges
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 2, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise credits “the power of prayer” for being alive after a bullet nearly killed him.
The Majority Whip returned to Congress on Thursday to thunderous applause. He walked in leaning on leg supports but under his own power. As soon as he entered the chamber, the entire House of Representatives erupted with shouts and cheers.
“It starts with God,” the Louisiana Republican told his peers. “He really did deliver for me and my family.”
He told them that since the shooting he has experienced a spiritual revival. “It just gives you that renewed faith and understanding that the power of prayer is something you cannot underestimate.”
On June 14, James Hodgkinson slipped into a Congressional baseball practice just outside Washington, D.C., asked if Republicans or Democrats were on the field. He then started shooting.
The staunchly pro-life Scalise was shot through both hips, causing massive damage and severe bleeding. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, was also injured, Republican aide Zack Barth was shot, and a lobbyist and two Capitol police were
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