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.
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