MEMORIAL DAY

Almighty God,
You loved humankind into being
and You bless us now with each precious moment of life.
Our hearts are thankful for Your close faithfulness.
Grateful, too, are we for the millions of loving acts
that blossom from human hearts around us every day.

On Memorial Day and through the year
help us to remember, with deepest gratitude and awe,
the extraordinary men and women who, out of love,
gave their lives to protect our beloved country
and preserve our liberty.

Keep these fallen heroes in Your loving care.
Help us to be ever mindful also
of the wounded heroes in our midst
who, with valorous hearts,
risked their lives that we might prosper
and that our children’s futures be secured.

Amen

This prayer was specially written for the No Greater Love National Moment of Remembrance by Rev. Lawrence Madden, SJ.

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