Veterans Day
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” [Amendment I] The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly and the right to petition. It forbids Congress from both promoting one religion over others and restricting an individual’s religious practices.
The Northwest Ordinance: freedom of religion and other civil liberties was guaranteed…. Religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.
In Today's Gospel Jesus heals ten lepers, yet only one returns to give thanks. The men and women our nation honors today deserve our gratitude and our thanks because they fought - fought for all of us.
On Veteran's Day we honor those who live among us who have served in the defense of our country.
Many veterans sacrificed physically and psychologically while defending our country and preserving the principles that upon which America was founded. There are currently more than 17 million veterans, we can pray for them and thanking God for their service for our nation.
I offer this Blessing for our veterans, Bless O Lord, those who have fought in the defense of our nation. Give us the grace to reach out to them in gratitude for their service and may their commitment and sacrifice inspire all of us to work together to realize Your Kingdom. Amen.
May God Be Praised!
A Prayer for Our Nation
Loving God help us to serve those who are shunned or eschewed; guide our civic leaders; bless our nation; and bestow Your grace upon our elected officials and anoint them with the desire to foster the common good. Amen. Dcn. George Kelly]
COVID 19 Pandemic Prayer
Hear my cry! “Lord, listen to my prayer: turn your ear to my appeal.” You are my refuge and my hope, I turn to you during this COVID 19 Pandemic and plead for Your intercession. In Your mercy and Your compassion “… grant eternal rest to the dead, comfort to mourners, healing to the sick ….”
[Psalm 143 and Collect from Mass Time in Pandemic]
Provide strength to the first responders, compassion to the medical personnel, and wisdom to government leaders. End this coronavirus scourge. Send Your light to me as I wander in the darkness of this pandemic and give me hope in Your eternal love today and every day. Amen. [Dcn. George Kelly]
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