Today’s blog was
posted at 11:00 am on the 11th day of the 11 month rather than the usual 7:00
am because the armistice to end hostilities of W.W. I went into effect at the 11th
hour, of the 11th day of the 11 month, and it was originally called Armistice
day. It was renamed Veterans Day, and we
thank God for our Veterans and their families for the liberties we enjoy.
In the Gospel of Luke [17:11-12], 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 roughly eighteen million veterans, today offer a pray for them
and thank God for their service for our nation.
I offer this Blessing upon
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, may
their commitment and sacrifice inspire each one of us to work together to
realize The Kingdom.” Amen.
For our Nation we pray:
“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]
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us.
St. Francis de Sales, pray for us.
“Tune my spirit to the music of heaven.” [St. Brendan the Navigator]
May God Be Praised and your day be Blessed.
