There are so many aspects of Catholicism that I could write about, but this blog's focus is on family traditions. Do you have one that you'd like to share? A Catholic custom or a family recipe relating to a Feast day or holy day? I'd love to hear about it. Please drop me a line and share the way your family celebrates your Catholic heritage.


Sunday, May 29, 2011

Memorial Day Prayers

Shared by Diana K.:

Almighty God, Creator of all things, we place our request for world peace into Your hands.  Continue to be our refuge and our strength as we undertake this challenge.

Bless with Your divine protection our servicemen and women.  Let their faith and trust in You never weaken.  Bring them safely home to their loved ones.  Let Your heavenly wisdom direct our world leaders to seek peace.  Through their actions, may harmony and justice be served.

We pray for people of all nations.  Fill their hearts with the desire to ensure justice and equality for all.  We ask that You watch over those exposed to the horrors of war.  Let Your compassion shine on all who dwell in these war-torn areas. 

Guide our daily path to the way of peace.  Let us all, in some way, be an instrument of Your peace.  Heavenly Father, let peace reign throughout the world.

Amen.  

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Lord,
Grant that we may hold dear the memory of your servant, never bitter for what we have lost nor in regret of the past, but always in hope of the eternal kingdom where you will bring us together again.  We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.  Amen.

Remember those who have gone before you.  Consider their lives, and imitate their faith.  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.    

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