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| Topic Started: Thursday, 19. June 2008, 21:14 (219 Views) | |
| moderator team | Thursday, 19. June 2008, 21:14 Post #1 |
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Please pray for the repose of the souls of the British soldiers killed in Afghanistan this week, and for the comfort of the bereaved families, comrades and friends. Eternal Rest give unto them O Lord And let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen |
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| Rose of York | Thursday, 19. June 2008, 22:28 Post #2 |
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Prayer for the Dead God our Father, Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guides our lives, and by Your command we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end. I pray in hope for all who lost their lives on military service, their relatives and friends, and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ, Who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Unite those who die in a state of grace, together again in one family, to sing Your praise forever and ever. Amen. |
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| KatyA | Friday, 27. June 2008, 14:55 Post #3 |
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We have had a request for prayers for the repose of the soul of James, an RAF man killed on duty, on 27 June, in 1951, also for all deceased members of James' family. KatyA |
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| Karin | Saturday, 28. June 2008, 21:07 Post #4 |
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As you honour all the military who died in the service of Britain, may we all remember those who have died in all wars, both in Britain and in her allies' homelands. So many who gave their lives for the freedoms we all share today. |
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Karin Hvaljen Isus i Marija. Kraljica Mira, moli za nas. "Praised be Jesus and Mary. Queen of Peace, Pray for Us." | |
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| Rose of York | Friday, 10. July 2009, 23:40 Post #5 |
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Let us all pray for the servicemen and women killed recently, and for all armed forced personnel of all nations, who lose their lives in conflict or on peacetime duties. |
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| JRJ | Friday, 10. July 2009, 23:53 Post #6 |
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| OsullivanB | Saturday, 11. July 2009, 00:34 Post #7 |
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| Poesy | Saturday, 11. July 2009, 10:34 Post #8 |
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| Derekap | Saturday, 11. July 2009, 12:26 Post #9 |
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| pat | Sunday, 12. July 2009, 22:13 Post #10 |
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| KatyA | Sunday, 12. July 2009, 22:28 Post #11 |
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This was in a parish newsletter this week. It seemed appropriate to post here A MILITARY MAN The average age of the military man is 19 years. He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who, under normal circumstances, is considered by society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears, just old enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He has never collected unemployment either. He’s a recent comprehensive school graduate; he was probably an average student, pursued some form of sport activities, drives a 10 year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away. He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk. He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark. He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must. He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional. He can march until he is told to stop, or stop until he is told to march. He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity. He is self-sufficient. He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry. He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own hurts. If you’re thirsty, he’ll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. He’ll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low. He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands. He can save your life – or take it, because that is his job. He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay, and still find ironic humour in it all. He has seen more suffering and death than he should have in his short lifetime. He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is unashamed. He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to “square-away” those around him who haven’t bothered to stand, remove their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out, he defends their right to be disrespectful. Just as did his father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he is paying the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy. He is the British fighting man that has kept this country free for over 200 years. He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding. Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his blood. And now we even have women over there in danger, doing their part in this tradition of going to war when our nation calls us to do so. “Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.” Stop for a moment and say a prayer for our ground troops in Afghanistan, sailors on ships, and airmen in the air, and for those in Iraq. Of all the gifts you could give a British soldier, sailor or airman, prayer is the very best one. |
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| Deleted User | Wednesday, 15. July 2009, 14:22 Post #12 |
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This has been a bad week or so. In the Past 10 days 5 of those who died served with me over the past few years. Prayers particularly for the lads and lasses who have been wounded, especially those who have lost limbs. One lad, who I know, is recovering from serious injuries and although he has difficulty in walking he is taking part in a relay marathon swim across the Channel to help raise awareness and funds for the wounded. May God bless him in his endeavours and may his courage be rewarded.
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| JRJ | Wednesday, 15. July 2009, 18:22 Post #13 |
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| Alan | Monday, 20. July 2009, 15:08 Post #14 |
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I have deliberated for days before posting on this thread. I just have been unable to find the words to express my feelings. Thank you Katy for your post and also Penfold who serves alongside our forces." TThe Military Man" expresses my thoughts so well. However, I would add as follows. They do it for me. Yes for my freedoms. Do I reallly deserve such a commitment from our services and their families. I pray for our services and their families. Edited by Alan, Monday, 20. July 2009, 15:09.
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| Derekap | Monday, 20. July 2009, 15:30 Post #15 |
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Alan's contribution has made me think back to the days of WW2. There was an occasional declaration of a Day of Prayer by the Church in this country, The Archbishop of Canterbury and leaders of other Churches when things really seemed bad, but otherwise I can't say I remember any parish priest suggesting we pray for the welfare of the armed forces or the souls of those killed in battle and related intentions. Of course Bidding Prayers had yet to be introduced. I think their reaction to a call for the Day of Prayer was an extra Collect (in Latin of course) during Holy Mass. Very vaguely, it's possible there may sometimes have been Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament from after The last Holy Mss of the morning until Benediction in the afternoon or evening depending on daylight and whether the church building could be blacked-out. Does any other Oldie recall what happened? |
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