Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary & the Celebration of Memorial Day

 

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary & the Celebration of Memorial Day

 

The Visitation is described in Luke’s Gospel [1:39–56], the Virgin Mary, who was pregnant with the infant Jesus, went to her cousin Elizabeth’s.  So today, it is most appropriate to pray, “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.  Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.  Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.  Amen.”

 

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally it was known as Decoration Day, it started following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.

 

Take a moment today and offer this Prayer for those who have served, are serving now or will serve in our military in the future.

 

“All powerful God, O God of infinite mercy,

bless the men and women who served in our military,

especially those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Bestow Your healing and peace upon their families and enkindle in us a deep sense of gratitude for their answer to the call of duty.

Gather each one of them to Your Kingdom where peace reigns.  Amen.”

 

May this Memorial Day as the coronavirus begins to fade draw us closer to each other and to You Dear God.

May it remind us that we are only passing through this world, preparing to be with You in the everlasting joy of Your Kingdom.  We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

 

May God Be Praised!

St. Joseph pray for us.

St. Andre Bessette intercede for us.