You know that even from my infancy they always told me that you didn’t exist… I, stupid, believed them. ““O God, hear me! Not once in my life have I ever spoken to you, but today I feel the urge to make you an act of worship. In the name of Jesus, our Savior and Your beloved Son, who alone gives this peace and hope for eternity, we pray. Move us to know, take hold and treasure your saving grace. Most of all, we pray that you would turn the hearts of all – military and civilian – to your holy Word where we find the true peace for our sinful souls that surpasses all understanding. If it is your will, preserve the lives of the men and women in uniform as they defend our citizenry. Especially let your mercy rest upon our land, even as we acknowledge with thanksgiving your past goodness on this country. Let peace prevail among all the nations, O God. Be with all who serve in our Armed Forces. “Heavenly Father, as our nation pauses today to remember those in the military who have given their lives for freedoms we enjoy, we pray you would have us all look to you for strength, comfort and guidance. We ask this through Christ our Lord.” - United States Conference of Catholic BishopsĢ. They may share in the joy of your heavenly kingdomĪnd rejoice in you with your saints forever. Grant that through the passion, death, and resurrection of your Son Look kindly on your departed veterans who gave their Learn more about the history of Memorial Day here!īy whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, Memorial Day is always the last Monday in May. Memorial Day should not be confused with Veterans Day, which occurs on November 11 and honors the service of all U.S. Volunteers also place American flags on graves in national cemeteries. Here are some inspirational prayers and blessings for our heroes on this day.ĭuring Memorial Day, many people visit cemeteries and memorials dedicated those who have died in military service. Memorial Day remembers Americans who have died fighting in the Armed Services of the United States. A soldier in the Old Guard walks to place flags at graves in Arlington National Cemetery during “Flags In” in preparation for Memorial Day,on in Arlington, Virginia.
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