On this day set aside to honor those who died defending our country it is wholly right and appropriate to lift in prayer all the brave men and women who serve our nation both now and those throughout the history of our nation.
Memorial Day remains an important day of rememberance , but like so many holidays, the emphasis all too often drifts to the 3-day weekend, the sales at various retail outlets and in this case, the unofficial kickoff to summer vacation. While all these things are good, they should never be allowed to detract from the significance of this day.
So today, remember all our heroes, those who gave their lives in defense of a grateful nation and thank a veteran or a member of our active armed forces. And always, always pray for them. Every week at mass we offer a special intention for our armed forces members, we recall in a special way those currently called to active duty and we pray for everyone who takes seriously the responsibility to keep us all safe!
Thank you members of the armed forces and thank God for your service!
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