Remembering Armed Forces Day

"O God, I beg You to watch over those exposed to the dangers of a soldier's, sailor's, or airman's life. Give them such strong faith that no human respect may ever lead them to deny it or fear to practice it. Strengthen them by Your grace against the influence of bad examples so that, being preserved from vice and by serving You faithfully, they may be ready to meet death, if it should come to them on land, at sea, or in the air.

Our Lady of Victory, we humbly beg you to protect all our armed forces everywhere to give them unflinching courage to defend our country with honor and dignity. Protect our land from enemies within and without. Grant us an early peace and victory founded on justice. Instill into the hearts and minds of men and women everywhere, a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all."

Amen