The service is meant to invoke God 's blessings on public life . The current Supreme Court is composed of six Catholics and three Jews . The service is held on the Sunday before the Court 's term opens . Critics say it 's inappropriate for justices to attend . The service began in Chicago .
The service is meant to invoke God 's blessings on public life . The service is held on the Sunday before the Court 's term opens . Critics say it 's inappropriate for justices to attend . The service began in Chicago .